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Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement - MIG-Brazing, 5-Door Hatchback 68

Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.



7. Drill all factory welds of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Remove the damaged rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1).

1. Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing to the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1).
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply structural adhesive.
4. Align the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.
5. Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.
6. Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into position.



7. Braze the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1) accordingly.



8. Spot weld the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1) accordingly.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
10. Install all related panels and components.
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .