Rear Seat Stanchion Braces

Repair Information

To replace only one of the Rear Seat Stanchion Braces, use only the relevant portions of the steps in the Repair 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	CROSSBRACE RR SEAT STANCHION (Rear Seat Stanchion Brace)
6 (Rear Brace Only)	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2 (Front Brace Only)	Rivet, 4.8 mm

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 original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
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.
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Rivets, 4.8 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.