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Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement - Brazing

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

    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 : without Start/Stop System .
  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 : Base .

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

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

Installation Procedure


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  1. Create 6x20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for brazing along the edges of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1) where the spotwelder cannot be applied.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spotwelding and brazing.

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  4. Apply structural adhesive (1).

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  6. Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1) on the vehicle.
  7. Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.
  8. Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into position.

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

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  12. Spotweld the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (1) accordingly.
  13. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
  14. Paint the repaired area.
  15. Install all related panels and components.
  16. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
  17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
   


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