Shotgun Shear Wall

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	M3 ASY, SHOTGUN SHEAR WALL (Shotgun Shear Wall)
18	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 18 mm
- B = 11 mm
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- C = 7 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.