Procedures

Spare Wheel Stowage Bracket Repair

Warning:Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

1.Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .





2.Remove any broken or hanging debris (1) from the damaged lug(s).





3.Using a panel file or similar, carefully remove the "lip" (1) on the back edge of the lug(s). Ensure that the lug is not filed.

4.Using 180-200 grit abrasive paper, scuff the exterior surface of the damaged lug(s).

5.Clean the exterior of the damaged lug(s) to be repaired with Prepsol or similar solvent to remove dust, grease, and fibers.

6.Using 180-200 grit abrasive paper, scuff the interior surface of the replacement bracket(s).

7.Clean the interior of the replacement bracket(s) with Prepsol or similar solvent to remove dust, grease, and paint powder.

Note:To achieve a better fit with the lug(s), bend the sides of the bracket(s) in or out, as required. There should be 1-2 mm gap between the bracket and lug surfaces for adhesive.

8.Inspect the fit of the lug(s) to the appropriate bracket(s).

9.Apply Sika � Sikaflex-206 G&P surface primer to interior surfaces of bracket(s) and exterior surfaces of lug(s) and allow to dry.

10.Apply Sika � Sikaflex-206 adhesive to the interior bracket bonding surfaces, according to product instructions.





11.Push bracket(s) (1) onto lug(s) and remove excess adhesive.

12.Insert a plastic bumper fascia fastener (2) into the lug, to hold the bracket in place.

13.Apply adhesive tape over the bracket(s) (3). Allow the adhesive 48 hours cure time to completely cure, according to product instructions.

14.After the adhesive has completely cured, remove the adhesive tape and plastic fastener.

15.Inspect the repair and the bracket for movement. The bracket should feel quite rigid, but with a very small amount of flex, from the adhesive.

16.Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .