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Wheelhouse Outer (Complete)

Repair Information

The Repair Procedure section of this procedure contains information necessary to replace the entire Wheelhouse Outer. If replacing the rear section of the Wheelhouse Outer (not the entire Wheelhouse Outer), use the Wheelhouse Outer (Section) (Vehicles Not Built for North America) procedure.
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	WHEEL ARCH OUTER PANEL (Wheelhouse Outer)
15	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
6	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
2	Flow Form Rivet S28
1	Flow Form Rivet S38

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 necessary portion of the Body Side Outer to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the C–Pillar Reinforcement.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
Prepare for installation.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 9 mm.
- B = 172 mm.
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

or Flow Form Rivets, S38
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the C–Pillar Reinforcement.
Install the fastener as indicated.
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.