Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: California
Posts: 26
Replacing lower radiator support, is it welded?
I am trying to replace the lower radiator support which is part number LR016865 on my 2005 as it is bent. The replacement part looks like a bolt on item but on my car it appears welded to the body. Is there a special way to remove it or does it need to be cut out for replacement? I want to repair it properly so the integrity of the vehicle is maintained.
11th Jan 2019 8:49 pm
Alphamale
Member Since: 28 May 2014
Location: Belfast
Posts: 496
Front Crossmember (77.20.25)
Removal
1 . Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to Specifications (Section 414-00 Charging System - General Information)
2 . Remove the hood latch panel. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch Panel (76.16.22) (Section 501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs)
3 . Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to Radiator (26.40.01) (Section 303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.7L Diesel)
4 . Remove both front impact sensors. For additional information, refer to Front Impact Severity Sensor (76.74.08) (Section 501-20B Supplemental Restraint System)
5 . Release wiring harness from crossmember
6 . Remove the fender moulding. For additional information, refer to Fender Moulding (76.43.54) (Section 501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation)
7 .
Item Description
1 8 spot welds.
2 8 spot welds.
8 . For additional information:
Welding. For additional information, refer to Body Repairs (Section 501-25A Body Repairs
- General Information)
Corrosion protection. For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection (Section 501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection)
Tolerance checks. For additional information, refer to Body and Frame (Section 501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks)
Installation
1 . Install is the reversal of removal.
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13th Jan 2019 9:06 pm
anothersilver
Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: California
Posts: 26
Thanks! Looks like a body shop visit will be required.
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