03/07/2024 16:01:50

Longitudinal Upper

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	LONGITUDINAL UPPER (Longitudinal Upper)
10	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
7	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
1	Rivet, 4.8 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 Torque Box Rear Upper.
Remove the Toeboard 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.

Note
For the drill-through spot welds, use the access hole in the Dash Complete panel to locate the spot welds on the back side of the Longitudinal Upper, then drill through those spot welds from inside the vehicle.
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Torque Box Rear Upper.
Install the Toeboard Outer.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.