2025-02-19

Shotgun Inner

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	ASY, SHOTGUN INNER (Shotgun Inner)
12	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
16	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
1	Flow Form Rivet S18
1	Flow Form Rivet S48

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 Shotgun Outer.
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.

Reference Line/Point
High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
- A = 10 mm
- B = 24 mm
Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
- C = 74 mm
- D = 54 mm
- E = 14 mm
- F = 22 mm
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S48
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the new Shotgun Outer.
Install the new Fender Support Bracket.
Install the fastener as indicated.
or Flow Form Rivets, S48
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.