Front Wheelhouse/Damper Housing

Installation

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  1. Set the new damper housing assembly, front wheelhouse and front bulkhead into position, and measure the front compartment diagonally.

    Check the body dimensions (see section 4).

  2. Tack weld the clamped position.
  3. Temporarily install the front sub-frame, and check the front side frame position.
  4. Temporarily install the hood, front fender, headlight and front bumper, and check for difference in level and clearance. Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
  5. Perform the main welding:
  • Weld the damper housing and front side frame.
  • Weld the front damper extension and dashboard upper side member.

  1. FRONT DAMPER EXTENSION
  2. DASHBOARD UPPER SIDE MEMBER
  3. FRONT SIDE FRAME
  4. DAMPER HOUSING
  • From the passenger compartment side, plug the holes in the dashboard lower, damper housing extension and front damper extension.

  1. FRONT DAMPER EXTENSION
  2. DAMPER HOUSING EXTENSION
  • From wheelhouse side, plug weld the holes in the dashboard upper and damper housing extension.

  1. DAMPER HOUSING EXTENSION