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Removal Procedure Buick Regal V

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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid) .
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Remove the 4 front bumper energy absorber fastener (1).
  5. Locate and mark all factory welds.
  6. Drill all factory welds.
  7. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: Installation Procedure
Scheme 54: Installation Procedure
  1. Position the front bumper energy absorber on the vehicle. CAUTION: Refer to «Fastener Caution»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/oem-general-information/#dangers-warnings-and-cautions__fastener-caution) . NOTE: Use only the original front bumper energy absorber fastener. Replace fastener if damaged.
  2. Install the 4 front bumper energy absorber fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
  3. Drill two holes (1) 6 mm (0.24 in)along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
  4. Drill two holes (1) 6 mm (0.24 in)along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
  5. Install the 2 front end upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  6. Install the 2 front end upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  7. Paint the repaired area. Refer to «BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT PAINT SYSTEMS»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__basecoatclearcoat-paint-systems) .
  8. Install all related panels and components.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid) .
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .
WARNINGDANGER Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed The High Voltage Disabling procedure includes the following steps: Identify how to disable high voltage Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed. Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment: Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors. Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use. Wear the Insulation gloves with leather protectors at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death.
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .
  2. Inspect the high voltage system. Refer to «HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM INSPECTION»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#hybridev-energy-storage-system__high-voltage-system-inspection)
  3. Disable the high voltage system. Refer to «HIGH VOLTAGE DISABLING»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/body-electrical/#hybridev-energy-storage-system__high-voltage-disabling)
  4. Remove all related panels and components.
  5. Position the front bumper energy absorber on the vehicle. CAUTION: Refer to «Fastener Caution»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/oem-general-information/#dangers-warnings-and-cautions__fastener-caution) . NOTE: Use only the original front bumper energy absorber fastener. Replace fastener if damaged.
  6. Install the 4 front bumper energy absorber fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
  7. Drill two holes (1) 6 mm (0.24 in)along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
  8. Drill two holes (1) 6 mm (0.24 in)along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
  9. Install the 2 front end upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  10. Install the 2 front end upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  11. Paint the repaired area. Refer to «BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT PAINT SYSTEMS»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__basecoatclearcoat-paint-systems) .
  12. Install all related panels and components.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid) .
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .

Scheme 55

Scheme 55
Scheme 55
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid)
  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»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__anti-corrosion-treatment-and-repair)
  6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse front panel (1).
  7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly
  8. Remove the front wheelhouse front panel

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: Installation Procedure
Scheme 56: Installation Procedure

Scheme 57

Scheme 57
Scheme 57

Scheme 58

Scheme 58
Scheme 58
  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel (1).
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
  3. Position the front wheelhouse front panel on the vehicle (1)
  4. Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse front panel
  5. Clamp the front wheelhouse front panel into position
  6. Plug weld accordingly (1).
  7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to «ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__anti-corrosion-treatment-and-repair)
  8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to «BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT PAINT SYSTEMS»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__basecoatclearcoat-paint-systems) .
  9. Install all related panels and components.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid) .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__sir-disabling-and-enabling) .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-charging-system-and-starting-system-non-hybrid) .
  3. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to «ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR»(/buick/regal/v-2009-2013/remont/paintcoatings/#paint-and-coatings__anti-corrosion-treatment-and-repair) .
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Locate, mark, and drill out all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
  6. Remove the front wheelhouse from the vehicle.