Header panel replacement

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The front cross member connects the ends of the front side members. It carries the headlights, the radiator, the front bumper and many other, smaller components. If it is damaged as a result of a collision or corrosion, it must be changed.

Tips

After changing the front cross member adjust the headlights
After changing the front cross member check if the hood closes properly (the hood lock is fitted on the front cross member)

Range of services

removing the elements connected to the front cross member (the bumper, the mudguards, wheel arches, headlights, indicator lights)
disconnecting the electrical cables
removing the radiator and the windscreen washer tank
removing the front cross member
drilling out the welds connecting the front cross member to the side members
fitting a new front cross member in and marking the location of the previous welds
welding the new front cross member in, making sure that the new welds are exactly where the previous ones were
polishing the welding spots
covering the welds with a filler
polishing and painting the spots covered with the filler
fitting the radiator and the windscreen washer tank back in place
reconnecting the electrical cables
fitting the bumper, the mudguards, wheel arches, headlights, indicator lights onto the new front cross member

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