2025-03-13

Shotgun Shear Wall

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	ASSEMBLY - SHOTGUN SHEAR WALL (Shotgun Shear Wall)
9	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
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 Front Subframe Support.
Remove the Shotgun Outer.
Remove the original component.
- 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.
- or Factory Spot Welds
Remove the original component.
- or Factory Spot Welds
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.
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
- Reference Line/Point
- or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm A = 19 mm B = 7 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 Front Subframe Support.
Install the fastener as indicated.
- Reference Line/Point
- or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm C = 12 mm D = 8 mm
Note
For the rivet circled in black, measure and drill the fastener hole from the Rail Inner side, but install the rivet from the Subframe Support side.
Install the Shotgun Outer.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.