03/07/2024 15:59:01
Front Seat Mount Reinforcements
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
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
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For the seat mount
reinforcement being replaced, cut a hole in the underside of the floor panel
to access the damaged component.
NoteDo not cut the floor panel under any mount that is not being replaced.NoteDo not damage the floor cross members when cutting the floor panel.NoteThe first image below is for the front seat front mount reinforcements. The second image is for the front seat rear mount reinforcements.Front mounts:
- A = 564 mm
- B = 562 mm
- C = 104 mm
- D = 253 mm
- E = 56 mm
Rear outboard mounts:- F = 227 mm
- G = 433 mm
- H = 60 mm
Rear inboard mounts:- I = 128 mm
- J = 433 mm
- K = 60 mm
- Remove the original component.
- Cut the floor panel patch as indicated below to make a cover for the floor panel repair area.
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Prepare for installation.
NoteNew components are installed with structural adhesive only.
- Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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Install the new component or components.
NoteTemporarily secure the Seat Mount Reinforcement to the underside of the crossmember using a bolt or a clamp until the structural adhesive has cured.
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.