2024-07-03

Wheelhouse Front

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 - RR WHEELHOUSE FR (Wheelhouse Front)
9	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
17	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Short
1	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
1	Flow Form Rivet S18
13	Flow Form Rivet S28

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 Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
Remove the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front).
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
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 = 26 mm.
- B = 7 mm.
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Short

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front).
Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
Install the fastener as indicated.
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Short
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.