03/07/2024 16:02:45

Battery Flow Nut Replacement (Middle)

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	M8 SQUARE NUT (Square Nut)
1	RETAINER RAIL GUIDE (Retainer Rail)
2	Pop Rivets
1	BUTYL FOIL PATCH 50x50x1mm

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

Cut an access window on the bottom of the affected crossmember.
Cut Line

Reference Line/Point
- A = 148 mm.
- B = 120 mm.
- C = 27 mm.
- D = 49 mm.
Remove the factory rivets in the repair area.
or Factory Structural Rivets
Remove the Retainer Rail through the access window.

Note
If the original retainer rail is not damaged, it can be reused.
Remove the Square Nut from the Retainer Rail.
Install the Square Nut on the Retainer Rail.
Install the Retainer Rail through the access window.
Install fasteners through the crossmember and the Retainer Rail.
or Pop Rivets
Apply an anti-corrosion coating to any bare metal.
Install a butyl patch over the access window.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.