Body Repair Jeep Commander Generico
Body Repair Jeep Commander Generico
Body Repair Jeep Commander Generico
ALL SERVICE AND REBUILDING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE APPLICABLE TO, AND FOR THE
CONVENIENCE OF, THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE ONLY. All test and repair procedures on components or assemblies
in non-automotive applications should be repaired in accordance with instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the
total product.
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles. The service produces
recommended and described in this publication were developed for professional service personnel, and are effective
methods for performing vehicle repair. Following these procedures will help ensure efficient economical vehicle per-
formance and service reliability. Some service procedures require the use of special tools designed for specific proce-
dures. These special tools should be used as recommended throughout this publication.
Special attention should be exercised when working with spring-or tension-loaded fasteners and devices such as E-
Clips, Circlips, Snap rings, etc., since careless removal may cause personal injury. Always wear safety goggles when
working on vehicles or vehicle components.
It is important to note that this publication contains various Cautions and Warnings. These should be read carefully in
order to minimize risk of personal injury or the possibility that improper service methods may damage the vehicle or
render it unsafe. It is important to note that these Cautions and Warnings cover only the situations and procedures
DaimlerChrysler Corporation has encountered and recommended. DaimlerChrysler Corporation cannot possibly know,
evaluate, and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in which service may be performed, or of the possible
hazards of each. Consequently, DaimlerChrysler has not undertaken any such broad service review. Accordingly, any-
one uses a service procedure or tool that is not recommended in this publication must be certain that neither
personal safety, nor vehicle safety, will be jeopardized by the service methods they select.
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INTRODUCTION
Jeep Commander
This manual has been prepared for use by all body technicians involved in the repair of the Jeep Commander.
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation reserves the right to make improvements in design or to change specifications to
these vehicles without incurring any obligation upon itself.
BODY CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
Definitions of Steels used in the Jeep Commander:
MS 66 - Represents an uncoated Hot Rolled Steel Sheet used mainly for interior braces and reinforcements.
MS 67 - Represents an uncoated Cold Rolled Sheet structural steel used in areas where structural integrity is critical.
EG., the type of steel used for the “A” pillar.
MS 264 - Represents an uncoated high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel used in applications where structural integrity is
critical.
MS 6000-44A - Low carbon, hot dipped galvanneal (or EGA) with 45 g/m² minimum coating weight on both sides.
- Most common Sheet Steel product used by Chrysler.
MS 6000-44VA - 50 ksi min. yield strength, HSLA, killed steel, with 44 g/m² minimum coating weight on both sides.
- Most common high strength coated steel product used by Chrysler.
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COMMANDER RADIATOR SUPPORT LOWER ASSEMBLY
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 CRSMBR - RAD SUPT FRT 1 MS-67 1.10 9 BRKT - HEADLAMP LT 1 MS-67 1.50
2 BRKT - FENDER ATTACH RT 1 MS-67 1.30 10 RIV-NUT M6 6
3 BRKT - FENDER ATTACH LT 1 MS-67 1.30 11 BRKT - AIR BAG SENSOR RT 1 MS-67 1.80
4 BRKT - RAD SUPT/COWL RT 1 MS-67 1.20 12 BRKT - AIR BAG SENSOR LT 1 MS-67 1.80
5 BRKT - RAD SUPT/COWL LT 1 MS-67 1.20 13 WELD NUT - M6 4
6 BRKT - RAD SUPT/RAIL RT 1 MS-67 1.30 14 BRKT - BATTERY SUPT 1 MS-67 2.00
7 BRKT - RAD SUPT/TRAIL LT 1 MS-67 1.30 15 BRKT - M6 1
8 BRKT - HEADLAMP RT 1 MS-67 1.50
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COMMANDER UPPER FRONT CROSSMEMBER
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 CRSMBR - UPR RAD UPR 1 MS-6000 44A 1.10
2 CRSMBR - UPR RAD LWR 1 MS-6000 4A 1.10
3 WELD STUD - M8 2
4 BRACE - RAD CRSMBR 2 MS-6000 55 1.83
5 NUT & WASHER - M8 2
6 SCREW/WA - M6 4
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COMMANDER FRONT SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 PNL - SUSPENSION FRT RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-025SK 2.67 8 STUD SPECIAL - M7 1
2 PNL - SUSPENSION FRT LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-025SK 2.67 9 WELD STUD - M6 5
3 GUSSET - FRT SUSP SUPT RT 1 MS-264 050XK 1.70 10 WELD STUD - M8 1
4 GUSSET - FRT SUSP SUPT LT 1 MS-264 050XK 1.70 11 BRKT - AIR INTAKE 1 MS-6000 44A 1.70
5 REINF - SHOCK ABSORB RT 1 MS-6000 55V 600DT 1.4 12 WELD NUT 1
6 REINF - SHOCK ABSORB LT 1 MS-6000 55V 600DT 1.4 13 BRKT - ABS W/BRKT 1 MS-6000 44A 2.01
7 WELD STUD - M5 6 14 WELD NUT - M5 1
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COMMANDER FRONT RAIL ASSEMBLY
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 SILL - FRT INNER RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.95
2 SILL - FRT INNER LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.95
3 SILL - FRT OUTER RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.85
4 SILL - FRT OUTER LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.85
5 RAIL - FRT RR RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.21
6 RAIL - FRT RR LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.21
7 REINF - FRT RAIL U CHANNEL RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.80
8 REINF - FRT RAIL U CHANNEL LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.80
9 TAP PLATE - CRSMBR TRANS 2 SPRING STEEL 1.52
10 TUBE - TRANS CRSMBR CRUSH 2 MS-6000 44A 2.03
11 TAP PLATE M14 FLOAT 2
12 TAP PLATE M12 FLOAT 2 MS-6000 55 1.45
13 TORQUE BOX - FRONT RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
14 TORQUE BOX - FRONT LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
15 SILL INNER REINF RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.01
16 SILL INNER REINF LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.01
17 BRKT - TRANS TO CRSMBR MTG 4 MS-6000 44A 3.00
18 WELD NUT - M10 4
19 BRKT - CRADLE MTG FRT RR RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.40
20 BRKT - CRADLE MTG FRT RR LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 1.40
21 TUBE - FRT CRADLE CRUSH 2 MS-345 3.00
22 REINF - KICKDOWN RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.70
23 REINF - KICKDOWN RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.70
24 REINF - SILL UPPER RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
25 REINF - SILL UPPER LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
26 BRKT - FRT CMBR ATTACH RT 2 MS-6000 44A 1.30
27 SUPPORT - BATTERY TRAY 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.52
28 STUD - M6.0X30 1
29 TUBE - CRADLE CRUSH 2 MS-345 8.30
30 REINF - TRANS TORQUE BOX 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
31 REINF - TRANS TORQUE BOX 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.80
32 WELD NUT M6 X 1.00 6
33 WELD NUT M8 X 1.25 1
34 REINF - FRT SILL INNER RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.50
35 REINF - FRT SILL INNER LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.50
36 REINF - PLATE RT 2 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
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COMMANDER COWL SIDE ASSEMBLY
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 PANEL - COWL SIDE RT 1 MS-6000 44A 0.89 8 BRKT - AIR CLEANER BOX 1 MS-6000 44A 1.5
2 PANEL - COWL SIDE LT 1 MS-6000 44A 0.89 9 BRKT - ELEC CONNECTOR 1 MS-66 1.5
3 BRACKET - I/P MTG RT 1 MS-66 1.52 10 BRKT - BATTERY TRAY SUPT 1 MS-6000 44A 1.5
4 BRACKET - I/P MTG LT 1 MS-66 1.52 11 WELD STUD - M6 3
5 WELD NUT - M6 6 12 WELD NUT - M5 2
6 BRKT - COWL SIDE TRIM RT 1 MS-67 0.84 13 WELD NUT RD - M5 4
7 BRKT - COWL SIDE TRIM LT 1 MS-67 0.84 14 WELD STUD - M5 2
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COMMANDER LOWER FRONT CROSSMEMBER
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 CRSMBR - FRT LWR FRT 1 MS-6000 44VAXK-050 1.30
2 CRSMBR - FRT LWR RR 1 MS-6000 44VAXK-025 0.81
3 BRKT - FASCIA SUPPORT 3 MS-6000 44A 1.52
4 STUD.WELD/INT M8x1.25x20 2
5 REINF - CRUSH CAN 2 MS-264 050XK 1.20
6 SC&WA.CA/HEX.HD - M6x1.0 2
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COMMANDER REAR FLOOR PAN AND LADDER
No. Part Name Qty Material Gage
1 RR FLR PAN 1 MS-6000 44A 0.74
2 D-PILLAR GUSSET RT 1 MS264 050 1.09
3 D-PILLAR GUSSET LT 1 MS264 050 1.09
4 EXHAUST HANGER 1 RT MS-6000 44VA-050 2.79
5 MODULE BRKT HOLD DOWN 2 MS-67 1.52
6 REINF KICK DOWN 1 MS-67 2.01
7 REINF KICK DOWN 1 MS-67 2.01
8 REINF LIIFTGATE STRIKER 1 MS-6000 44A 1.22
9 PARK BRAKE REINF 1 MS-6000 44A 2.29
10 REAR RAIL RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.01
11 REAR RAIL LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-600DT 2.01
12 RR RAIL REINF U-CHANNEL 2 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
13 RR TORQUE BOX LT 1 MS-6000 44A 1.40
14 RR TORQUE BOX RT 1 MS-6000 44A 1.40
15 COIL SPRING GUIDE RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.21
16 COIL SPRING GUIDE LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.21
17 CM BR CENTER 1 MS-6000 44A 1.02
18 REINF COMP PIT CTR 1 MS-6000 44A 2.01
19 REINF RR SHOCK INNER 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
20 REINF RR SHOCK INNER 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
21 REINF RR RL O/B LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
22 REINF RR RL O/B RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
23 CM BR RR INNER 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.52
24 CM BR SPARE TIRE 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.02
25 BULKHEAD RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.19
26 BULKHEAD LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 1.19
27 TRACK BAR BRACE LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
28 TRACK BAR BRACE RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.01
29 UPPER CONTROL BRKT RT 1 MS-6000 44VA-030 2.21
30 UPPER CONTROL BRKT LT 1 MS-6000 44VA-030 2.21
31 LWR CONTROL ARM BRKT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.79
32 LWR CONTROL ARM BRKT 1 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.79
33 BULKHEAD REINF 2
34 SPRING GUIDE REINF 2 MS-6000 44VA-050 3.00
35 PLATE 3RD ROW SEAT 2 MS-67 2.01
36 ROD/STRIKER 2 MS-BAR 2485 10.00
37 REINF RR SEAT MNTG 2 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.00
38 REINF RR SEAT 2 MS-6000 44VA-050 2.20
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BODY CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
Commander Body Structure Overview
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Underbody High Strength
Steel Applications
Suspension attach
points use HSLA
extensively, aids
off-road durability
Rails made up
of multiple DP600
& HSLA parts, aids
impact performance
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Upperbody High Strength
Steel Applications
DP600 Notes:
A Pillar reinforcements
•Typical yield strength
are DP600 for impact
as high as 90 – 100 ksi
•Material work hardens
during forming
•Material bake hardens
•Weldability similar to
HSLA steel
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Front Cradle
Attachment Points
Front Rail
Assembly
Forward
Mount
Aft
Mount
Note: The actual Cradle Bolts specified must be used in this application
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Laminate Steel
Applications
•Laminate steel consists of a pair of steel outer skins sandwiching a
viscoelastic polymer. It substantially benefits NVH performance.
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HISTORY OF COLLISION REPAIR
Time was, if you had an accident, the call went out to the insurance company - to the collision shop - or several shops -
get the lowest bid and in no time at all, the vehicle was repaired.
The facilities, training, and equipment were simple. Use a torch to cut, shape, and bend. Use something substantial as
an anchoring point - maybe a tree and then just pull.
Use plenty of solder or body putty to make it look good. With the frame and body vehicle, the job was easy; first
straighten the frame - then fix the mechanical components and the body work was cosmetic. This was all well and good
until the mid - '70s.
Then, the designers, engineers, and manufacturers had to find ways to make the vehicles energy efficient - and that
meant unibody cars. The unibody concept wasn't new - back in the '30s the Chrysler Air Flow had it - race cars have it -
and now the driving public worldwide has it.
The change came quickly. Manufacturers devoted time, money, and talent to develop the unibody car.
The public was ready to buy and did!
But then came the problem! The collision repair industry wasn't given the luxury of taking their time to train people in the
new technology - or take time to plan for new equipment.
The collision happened and the vehicle had to be fixed. Cars that were repairable were being totalled.
Cars that were repaired were not repaired correctly. Everybody was in a quandary - auto manufacturer - insurance
company - repair equipment people - body shops - and repair technicians.
The problem started in the early '70s and body shops are still catching up today. Yesterday's "ding" is today's "crash". It
takes trained technicians and sophisticated equipment to do the repair today.
That's why DaimlerChrysler is taking the time and effort to get the right information into the hands of the people that
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Corrosion Protection
During the manufacturing of the unibody car, the manufacturer applies "corrosion protection" using specialized
manufacturing processes. This system is not duplicated in the collision repair body shop. However, the body shop still
has a responsibility to apply corrosion protection to the unibody vehicle. So, the collision repair shop must use
alternative materials to do the corrosion protection job after the repair.
This corrosion protection is required regardless of the environment and weather conditions the vehicle will be operated
in. Corrosion protection is as important in the desert as it is at the seaside. Corrosion damage can literally destroy the
structural integrity of a unibody vehicle from within. Many corrosion protection systems are destroyed during collision
repair operations. Metal finishing, metal working and fatigue can cause the breakdown of many of the corrosion barriers
installed at the factory. The use of heat for stress relief and welding also destroys factory installed corrosion barriers.
These corrosion barriers and corrosion protection systems must be replaced after collision repair to ensure that the
structural integrity of the unibody will remain intact throughout its life. In the past, only vehicles with aftermarket or after
delivery corrosion protection systems installed were serviced after collision repair to restore the corrosion protection
system.
An understanding of the types of corrosion which affect the unibody vehicles will assist in understanding why the factory
protection systems are important, how the factory protection systems consist of and how the systems' protection is
replaced after collision and electrolytic corrosion. Some of the more common types of corrosion are crevice corrosion,
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Corrosion Protection
Crevice corrosion is a form of localized attack that occurs in areas on metal surfaces exposed to the elements.
Examples include spot weld lap joints, threaded or riveted connections, gasket fittings, porous welds, valve seats.
Pitting is the corrosion of a metal surface at points or small areas which look like a small hole in the metal.
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Corrosion Protection
The penetration of corrosive solutions into these small areas, with widths that are typically a few thousandths of an inch,
can result in various types of failures: the metal surface may become rusty in appearance, operating components may seize
when protective coatings may have been removed from the metal surface. The coating of zinc on steel, known as galva-
nized, is an example of sacrificial cathodic protection.
An example of galvanic corrosion on the automobile is a stainless steel trim molding on a painted mild steel. When the paint
becomes damaged, a galvanic corrosion cell is formed between the passive stainless steel (cathode) and the steel (anode).
The corrosion leads to what would look like a rust stain. Methods of reducing galvanic corrosion include the use of
compatible materials, minimizing of cathode-to-anode areas, the insulation of dissimilar metal contacts and the use of thick,
replaceable sections.
Corrosion cracking is the early cracking of metals produced by the combined action of tensile stress and a corrosive
atmosphere.
Corrosion fatigue is cracking due to the action of stresses and corrosion. Methods of reducing corrosion fatigue include the
reduction in stress and the use of coatings.
Fretting is the deterioration of a metal at contact surfaces due to the presence of a corrosive and relative motion between
the surfaces. The two metal surfaces initially are covered with an oxide film that becomes abraded during vibration. The
results are oxide particles that become corroded. During the collision repair process, the factory protection materials
become damaged from working the metals, or from the use of heat in the repair operations. If these factory protection mate-
rials are not replaced with some similar protection material after repair, a corrosion hot spot is formed. A corrosion hot spot
is a small unprotected area surrounded by a protected area throughout the rest of the vehicle. the hot spot effect causes
rapid deterioration of the unprotected area. This deterioration takes place at a much faster rate, sometimes 10-12 times
faster than if the entire car were unprotected. The hot spot effect is created because all the corrosive factors are channeled
to the unprotected area much the same way all material flowing through a funnel is concentrated in a small area. This hot
spot effect means that corrosion failures to the unibody structure could occur in a short period of time even in an
atmosphere normally not subject to corrosion. The hot spot effect can cause rapid deterioration of unibody structures from
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Corrosion Protection
The types of materials used in rustproofing application include oil based materials, wax base materials, primers and
color coats. The most important properties of rustproofing materials are adhesion, toughness, and the resistance to the
environment. The best coating in the world is not effective unless it is present in the right place at the right time.
When making the collision repair, refer to the manufacturer's information on where corrosion protection and sealants
are applied. Be sure to follow the recommendations. The application process is usually included with the material
manufacturer's information so be sure to read and understand it before proceeding with the repair.
The materials must provide good electrolyte barriers. The material must also be able to penetrate tiny crevices and
prevent abrasive corrosion. The material must be compatible with paint systems as many areas of the car must be
treated before paint is applied.
Materials containing silicones will cause paint conditions such as fish eyes if they are applied before the repaired
vehicle is painted. So no silicone containing material is to be used. As many of the repair areas are more accessible
before final assembly and painting, the non-silicone type materials are a must for this type of application.
When protecting an enclosed area, fog type properties for the corrosion protection material are a plus. The fog
properties make the material much less susceptible to operator error or misapplication. With a fog type material, once
the material is introduced inside of an enclosure, the fog spreads rapidly and evenly into all areas including tiny
crevices. The fog type materials do not require direct spray application to be effective. Fog type materials are also very
effective in coating over any existing rusted or corrosion damaged areas and preventing further corrosion of these
areas. This is especially important on repairs of older vehicles.
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Corrosion Protection
Spray Accessibility to the Repair
Being able to achieve fog spray penetration into enclosed cavities as well as open areas requires application
equipment, which includes an assortment of wands of various lengths and design.
Some areas are more effectively treated by brush application of corrosion protection material before they are
assembled. A good example of this is an inner and outer engine compartment side rail area. Brush application to the
inside of these areas as individual pieces is easy before assembly and can be followed by a light fog application to the
weld areas and the crevices formed during assembly after the rails are assembled. Brush application keeps the foreign
material from getting between welded joints during assembly yet gives good coverage to general areas with easy
application. The material selected in addition to paint compatibility features and fog application features is also an
excellent brush application material. Repaired areas, boxed in or closed in are more easily treated during assembly
using fog and brush on techniques. Care must be taken to keep the corrosion materials away from the welding areas
as welding contamination might take place. Brush-on applications are used before welding and fog in applications are
used after welding assemblies together.
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Corrosion Protection
Desired Characteristics of Corrosion Protection Material
1. Corrosion prevention material- The material must displace water to prevent corrosion. This can be tested by
spraying water on an open panel on the floor, then spraying the corrosion preventative material over the watered panel
and observing if the material displaces the water.
2. Creepage of material- To insure thorough and complete protection coverage, the material should have a "creep"
capability, approximately 1/4 inch per minute while drying. This assures protective penetration of pinch welds, cracks, etc.
3. Safe material- Material should be non-combustible when dried and when wet unable to support a fire after ignition.
4. Clean-up- The material should be of a viscosity which inhibits runs or drips. Overspray on a vehicle's painted surface
should wipe off easily without solvent when wet, with solvent when dry. The material should also dry clean off clothing.
5. Guarantee/Warranty- The corrosion protection has to be done to maintain factory corrosion warranty.
Manufacturer's recommendations must be followed.
Glossary:
Abrasion Corrosion - Rubbing or hitting of one material by another
Corrosion Protection - Material applied to deter corrosion (oxidation)
Crevice Corrosion - Oxidation when two metals are joined
Electrolytic Corrosion - Electrical action taking place between two materials in the presence of an electrolyte (liquid)
Fogging - Applying material in a mist form
Fretting - Deterioration of metal at contact surfaces due to motion and corrosive elements
Galvanic Corrosion - Electrical action (electrolysis) between two dissimilar metals in the presence of electrolyte (liquid)
Hot Spot - An unprotected area subject to corrosion
Pitting Corrosion - Corrosion on a surface the results in a small "specks" or "pinholes"
Stress of Fatigue, Cracking Corrosion - Cracking due to stress and atmospheric elements
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COMMANDER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument
panel, near the left windshield pillar. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that
provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown Chart for decoding information. To protect
the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of
the vehicle identification number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general
public.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured by Daimler Chrysler Corporation
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV Less Side Air Bags
8 = MPV With Side Air Bags
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 5001 - 6000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line (XK) G = Commander Left Hand Drive (4X4)
H = Commander Left Hand Drive (4X2)
5 Vehicle Line (XH) 3 = Grand Cherokee Left Hand Drive (4X4)
1 = Grand Cherokee Right Hand Drive (4X4)
6 Series 4 = Commander
5 = Commander Limited
7 Body Style 8 = Sport Utility 4 Door
8 Engine K = 3.7K 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
N = 4.7K 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
2 = 5.7L 8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline
M = 3.0L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 6 = 2006
11 Assembly Plant C = Jefferson North Assembly
Y = Chrysler Steyer Assembly
12 through 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
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JEEP COMMANDER PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR BUMPER/CLADDING/FASCIA/TRIM
CODE COLOR CODE COLOR
PGV Deep Beryl Green VF7 Driftwood
PJC Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat WLP Taupe
PJT Dark Khaki Pearl Coat YBM Dark Blue
PSB Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat YR8 Dark Red Garnet
PB8 Midnight Bluse Pearl Coat ZJQ Onyx Green
ARJ/ARH Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat ZSP Deep Gray
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat PEL Inferno Red
PX8 Black Clear Coat PSB Bright Silver
INTERIOR WHEEL
CODE COLOR CODE COLOR
BD1 Light Graystone YZB Super Silver
BD5 Medium Slate Gray
ZJ3 Medium Khaki
ZJ8 Dark Khaki
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JEEP COMMANDER PAINT CODE LOCATION
VEHICLE
CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The vehicle certification label identifies the paint code. This label is located on the driver’s door shut face.
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WELD PANEL
REPLACEMENT
Jeep Commander
The basic parts of the body structure are the welded panels. This section contains a brief description of the placement
of some of the panels and their weld locations.
Note: To ensure the strongest, most durable and cleanest welds possible, perform testing before and during all weld
procedures. Always follow American Weld Society specifications and procedures.
Certain body components must use sealers to ensure proper assembly. Be sure to check the Body Sealing
Locations and Structural Adhesive Sections for location and sealer type.
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Explanation of Welding Abbreviations
Definitions
Weld Type
(ORD)=Ordinary Weld or Standard
(CRT)=Critical Weld or Diamond
(SAF)=Safety Weld
PROJ=Projection Weld
FCAW=Flex Core Arc Weld
MFG=Manufacturing Weld
S/WELD=Spot Welds
/SD=Per Side
Examples
AA TO AB 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)=
PART AA WELDED TO PART AB 5 PER SIDE (5 RIGHT/5 LEFT) SPOT WELDS STANDARD
Adhesives
STRUCT ADH (ORD) = Ordinary Structural Adhesive
ADH (ORD) = Ordinary Adhesive
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WELD LOCATION OVERVIEW ZONES
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COMMANDER FRONT RAILS SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 14/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AD TO AB 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
03 AD TO AB TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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04 AE TO AA 15/SD S/WELD (ORD)
05 AF TO AE TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
06 AF TO AE 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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07 AE TO AA 16/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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08 AG TO AA 4L S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AK TO AE 2/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
10 AK TO AJ TO AH 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
11 AK TO AE TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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12 AH TO AE 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
13 AH TO AE 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
14 AH TO AJ TO AE 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AJ TO AE 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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16 AH TO AA 9/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 AJ TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
18 AJ TO AH TO AA 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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19 AM TO AJ TO AH 7/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
20 AM TO AH 22/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
21 AM TO AH TO AA 3/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
22 AM TO AH 1 SD S/WELD (ORD)
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23 AM TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
24 AN TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
25 AM TO AH TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
26 AL TO AH TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
27 AL TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
28 AS TO AH 7/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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29 AF TO AA 13/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
30 AF TO AH TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
31 AF TO AH TO AA 3/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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32 AP TO AH TO AE 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
33 AP TO AH 4/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
34 AP TO AH TO AF 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
35 AK TO AH 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
36 AP TO AF 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
37 AK TO AE 1/SD S/WELD (SAF)
38 AP TO AE 2/SD S/WELD (SAF)
39 AP TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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40 AJ TO AH 20/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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41 AR TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
42 AR TO AJ TO AH 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
43 AR TO AR 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
44 AT TO AR 2 SD PROJ WELDS
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45 AE TO AA 4/SD FCAW (ORD)
46 AB TO AE 8/SD FCAW (ORD)
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47 AW TO AE 1R PROJ WELD
48 AV TO AE 1R/5L PROJ WELDS
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49 AN TO AE 2/SD FCAW (ORD)
50 AM TO AK 3R FCAW (SAF)
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51 AM TO AK 3L FCAW (ORD)
52 AU TO AH 4R FCAW (ORD)
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53 AX TO AJ 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
54 AY TO AJ 1/SD FCAW (ORD)
55 AZ TO AJ 1/SD FCAW (ORD)
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56 BA TO AB 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
57 AZ TO AB 1R FCAW (ORD)
58 AZ TO AB 1L FCAW (ORD)
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COMMANDER ENGINE BOX SECTION
AA CROSSMEMBER – FRT LWR FRT – AJ STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – SPECIAL –WIRING AU BRACKET – AIR BAG SENSOR –
AB CROSSMEMBER – FRT LWR RR – HARNESS ATTACH AV BRACKET – RADIATOR SUPPORT TO RAIL –
AC BRACKET – FASCIA SUPPORT – AK STUD.WELD/INTERNAL – NO.FIN.PILOT.PT – AW CROSSMEMBER – STRUCTURAL RADIATOR
AD PANEL – SUSPENSION FRT RT – AL STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – SPECIAL – SUPPORT FRT SECTION –
AD PANEL – SUSPENSION FRT LT – AP BRACKET – ABS W/BRACKET – AX BRACKET – FENDER ATTACH RT –
AE GUSSET – FRT SUSPENSION SUPPORT RT – AR NUT/WELD HEX – NO.FIN. – AX BRACKET – FENDER ATTACH LT –
AE GUSSET – FRT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LT – AS STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – AY BRACKET – RADIATOR SUPPORT TO COWL –
AF REINF – SHOCK RT – HEADER.PT.PNT.CUTTER.SPECIAL – AZ BRACKET – HEADLAMP RT –
AF REINF – SHOCK ABSORBER LT – ELECTRICAL BRKT ATTACH BA 06505700 WELD NUT
AG BRACKET – AIR INTAKE – AT 06101888 STUD BB BRACKET – BATTERY SUPPORT –
AH NUT/WELD.HEX – THICK – AU BRACKET – AIR BAG SENSOR – BC STUD.WELD/INTERNAL – HEADER.PT NO.
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AA CROSSMEMBER – FRT LWR FRT – AJ STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – SPECIAL –WIRING AU BRACKET – AIR BAG SENSOR –
AB CROSSMEMBER – FRT LWR RR – HARNESS ATTACH AV BRACKET – RADIATOR SUPPORT TO RAIL –
AC BRACKET – FASCIA SUPPORT – AK STUD.WELD/INTERNAL – NO.FIN.PILOT.PT – AW CROSSMEMBER – STRUCTURAL RADIATOR
AD PANEL – SUSPENSION FRT RT – AL STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – SPECIAL – SUPPORT FRT SECTION –
AD PANEL – SUSPENSION FRT LT – AP BRACKET – ABS W/BRACKET – AX BRACKET – FENDER ATTACH RT –
AE GUSSET – FRT SUSPENSION SUPPORT RT – AR NUT/WELD HEX – NO.FIN. – AX BRACKET – FENDER ATTACH LT –
AE GUSSET – FRT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LT – AS STUD.WELD/EXTERNAL – AY BRACKET – RADIATOR SUPPORT TO COWL –
AF REINF – SHOCK RT – HEADER.PT.PNT.CUTTER.SPECIAL – AZ BRACKET – HEADLAMP RT –
AF REINF – SHOCK ABSORBER LT – ELECTRICAL BRKT ATTACH BA 06505700 WELD NUT
AG BRACKET – AIR INTAKE – AT 06101888 STUD BB BRACKET – BATTERY SUPPORT –
AH NUT/WELD.HEX – THICK – AU BRACKET – AIR BAG SENSOR – BC STUD.WELD/INTERNAL – HEADER.PT NO.
FIN.ROUND
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 23 S/WELDS (ORD)
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02 AC TO AA 6 S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AC TO AA TO AB 1 S/WELDS (ORD)
04 BC TO AA 2 PROJECT WELDS
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05 AE TO AD 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AH TO AG 1 PROJ WELD
07 AG TO AD 2 S/WELDS
08 AF TO AD 10 S/WELDS (ORD)
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09 AF TO AE TO AD 6 S/WELDS (ORD)
10 AE TO AD 6 S/WELDS (ORD)
11 BC TO AE 2 PROJ WELDS
12 AJ TO AD 2 PROJ WELDS
13 AF TO AD 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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14 AK TO AE 1 PROJ WELD
15 AL TO AE 3 PROJ WELDS
16 AL TO AF 2 PROJ WELDS
17 AL TO AD 1 PROJ WELD
18 AR TO AP 1 PROJ WELD
19 AP TO AD 3 S/WELDS (ORD)
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20 BB TO AW 2 ARC WELDS 26 AW TO AV 2 ARC WELDS
21 AZ TO AW 1 ARC WELDS 27 AY TO AX 2 ARC WELDS
22 AW TO AU 2 ARC WELDS 28 AY TO AW 2 ARC WELDS
23 AU TO AT 2 PROJ WELDS 29 AZ TO AW 1 ARC WELDS
24 AX TO AW 1 ARC WELDS 30 BB TO BA 1 PROJ WELD
25 AX TO AW 1 ARC WELDS
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COMMANDER REAR FLOOR SECTION
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01 AC TO AA 8 S/WELDS (ORD)
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02 AD TO AA 8 S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AE TO AA 8 S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AF TO AA 11/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AG TO AA 2 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
06 AH TO AA 12 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
07 AJ TO AA 4 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
08 AK TO AA 20 S/WELDS (ORD)
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COMMANDER REAR FLOOR AND LADDER SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AA TO AD 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AA TO AC 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AB TO AA TO AC 16/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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04 AE TO AC 12/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
05 AG TO AA TO AB 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AB TO AA TO AC 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
07 AB TO AA TO AF 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
08 AE TO AG 2R S/WELDS (ORD)
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09 AE TO AA 27 S/WELDS (ORD)
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10 AE TO AA 24 S/WELDS (ORD)
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11 AE TO AC TO AG 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
12 AE TO AC TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
13 AE TO AC TO AJ 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
14 AN TO AJ TO AC 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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15 AH TO AE TO AC 13/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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16 AC TO AA TO AL 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 AK TO AE TO AA 11 S/WELDS (ORD)
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18 AN TO AC 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
19 AA TO AC 14/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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20 AN TO AA 28 S/WELDS (ORD)
21 AC TO AL 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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22 AG TO AJ TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
23 AC TO AP TO AA 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
24 AC TO AP T AR 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
25 AC TO AP 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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26 AS TO AA TO AP 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
27 AP TO AA 20 S/WELDS (ORD)
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28 AR TO AP 4/S/D S/WELDS (ORD)
29 AU TO AR 1/SD PROJ WELDS (ORD)
30 AT TO AP 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
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31 AV TO AA 8 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
32 AB TO AA 2 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
33 AV TO AW 1 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
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34 AN TO AA 1 STRUC ADH
35 AN TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
36 AC TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH
37 AC TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH
38 AG TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH
39 AC TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH
40 AC TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH
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41 AE TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
42 AE TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
43 AE TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
44 AE TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
45 AP TO AA 2 STRUC ADH
46 AE TO AA 1 STRUC ADH
47 AE TO AA 1 STRUC ADH
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48 AX TO AA 9/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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WELD LOCATION OVERVIEW ZONES
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COMMANDER MISCELLANEOUS UNDERBODY SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AJ TO AA 2/SD PROJ WELDS (ORD)
02 AC TO AB 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AF TO AD 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
04 AE TO AD 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
05 AH TO AG 1/SD ARC WELD (MIG BRZ)
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06 AM TO AL 4/SD PROJ WELDS (ORD)
07 AK TO AL 3/SD ARC WELDS (MIG BRZ)
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08 AP TO AR 4/SD PROJ WELDS (ORD)
09 AS TO AR 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
10 AT TO AU 4/SD PROJ WELDS (ORD)
11 AV TO AU 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
12 AX TO AW 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
13 AN TO AY 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
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14 BA TO AU 13/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AZ TO BA 15/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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16 BE TO BB 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 BB TO BE 1/SD PROJ WELD (ORD)
18 BD TO BC 1 PROJ WELD (ORD)
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COMMANDER MISCELLANEOUS BODY SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AD TO AC 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AF TO AE TO AC 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AF TO AE TO AC 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
05 AF TO AE 13/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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06 AH TO AG 2/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
07 AH TO AE 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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WELD LOCATION OVERVIEW ZONES
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COMMANDER DASH/COWL/PLENUM SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 19/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AC TO AA 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AD TO AB 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AD TO AA 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AF TO AE 12/S S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AG TO AE 10/S S/WELDS (ORD)
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07 AL TO AH 4/S S/WELDS (ORD)
08 AK TO AH 3/S S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AJ TO AH 7/S S/WELDS (ORD)
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10 AN TO AE 5/S S/WELDS (ORD)
11 AM TO AH 9/S S/WELDS (ORD)
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12 AR TO AP 2/S S/WELDS (ORD)
13 AK TO AR 8/S S/WELDS (ORD)
14 AS TO AA 2/S S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AU TO AT 4/S S/WELDS (ORD)
16 AT TO AP 2/S S/WELDS (ORD)
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COMMANDER ENGINE BOX COMPLETE SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AB TO AA 11/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AD TO AC TO AB 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AE TO AC 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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04 AE TO AB 6/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
05 AG TO AF 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AH TO AC TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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COMMANDER FRONT FLOOR SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 27 S/WELDS (ORD)
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02 AB TO AA 28 S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AD TO AA 18 S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AE TO AA 5 3 S/WELDS (ORD)
05 AE TO AD TO AA 3 S/WELDS (ORD)
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06 AD TO AA 24 S/WELDS (ORD)
07 AD TO AE TO AA 3 S/WELDS (ORD)
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08 AC TO AA 25 S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AF TO AA 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
10 AF TO AC 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
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11 AC TO AA 23 S/WELDS (ORD)
12 AC TO AB TO AA 4 S/WELDS (ORD)
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13 AE TO AA 5 S/WELDS (ORD)
14 AG TO AA 21 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
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15 AH TO AD 4 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
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COMMANDER BODY SIDE INNER SECTION
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INNR RT – AF TAPPING PLATE – QTR INR D-PILLAR AJ REINF – A-PILLAR OTR UPR LT –
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INNER LT – TURNING LOOP – AK 06506900AA – NUT/WELD QTY. 16 –
AB REINF – A-PILLAR OTR LWR RT – AF TAPPING PLATE – QTR INR D-PILLAR AL REINF – B-PILLAR RT –
AB REINF – A-PILLAR OTR LWR LT – TURNING LOOP – AL REINF – B-PILLAR LT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR RT – AG TAPPING PLATE – RETAINING ANCHOR – AM TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE UPR RT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR LT – AG TAPPING PLATE – RETAINING ANCHOR – AM TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE UPR LT –
AD TAPPING PLATE – FRT DOOR HINGE UPR RT – AH REINF – SHOULDER BELT MTG FRT SEAT RT – AN TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE LWR –
AD TAPPING PLATE – FRT DOOR HINGE UPR RT – AH REINF – SHOULDER BELT MTG FRT SEAT LT – AN TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE LWR –
AE TAPPING PLATE – DOOR HINGE LWR – AJ REINF – A-PILLAR OTR UPR RT –
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AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INNR RT – AE TAPPING PLATE – DOOR HINGE LWR – AJ REINF – A-PILLAR OTR UPR RT –
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INNER LT – AF TAPPING PLATE – QTR INR D-PILLAR AJ REINF – A-PILLAR OTR UPR LT –
AB REINF – A-PILLAR OTR LWR RT – TURNING LOOP – AK 06506900AA – NUT/WELD QTY. 16 –
AB REINF – A-PILLAR OTR LWR LT – AF TAPPING PLATE – QTR INR D-PILLAR AL REINF – B-PILLAR RT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR RT – TURNING LOOP – AL REINF – B-PILLAR LT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR LT – AG TAPPING PLATE – RETAINING ANCHOR – AM TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE UPR RT –
AD TAPPING PLATE – FRT DOOR HINGE UPR RT – AG TAPPING PLATE – RETAINING ANCHOR – AM TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE UPR LT –
AD TAPPING PLATE – FRT DOOR HINGE UPR RT – AH REINF – SHOULDER BELT MTG FRT SEAT RT – AN TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE LWR –
AE TAPPING PLATE – DOOR HINGE LWR – AH REINF – SHOULDER BELT MTG FRT SEAT LT – AN TAPPING PLATE – RR DOOR HINGE LWR –
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AA TO AB TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AE TO AC TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AC TO AA 18/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AE TO AA 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AF TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
06 AG TO AA 6/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
07 AH TO AA 7/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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08 AJ TO AA 17/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AB TO AA 9R/7L S/WELDS (ORD)
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10 AK TO AA 7R/9L PROJ WELDS (ORD)
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11 AM TO AL 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
12 AN TO AL 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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WELD LOCATION OVERVIEW ZONES
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COMMANDER MISCELLANEOUS BODY SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 5 S/WELDS (ORD)
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02 AF TO AC 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AD TO AC 14 S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AE TO AC 4 S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AD TO AC 14 S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AG TO AC 3 S/WELDS (ORD)
07 AE TO AC 4 S/WELDS (ORD)
08 AH TO AC 4 S/WELDS (ORD)
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09 AJ TO AC 1R/3L PROJ WELDS (ORD)
10 AK TO AC 2 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
11 AL TO AC 1R/1L PROJ WELD (ORD)
12 AM TO AC 3 PROJ WELDS (ORD)
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COMMANDER HOOD SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 34 S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AC TO AA 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AB TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
04 AB TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
05 AB TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
06 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
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07 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 13 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
08 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 14 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
09 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 15 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
10 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 16 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
11 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 17 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
12 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD) 18 AD TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
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COMMANDER FRONT DOOR SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AB 18/SD S/WELD (ORD)
02 AH TO AB 4/SD S/WELD (ORD)
03 AJ TO AB 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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04 AF TO AC TO AB 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
05 AK TO AB 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
06 AD TO AB 8/SD S/WELD (SAF)
07 AL TO AB 3/SD S/WELD (ORD)
08 AF TO AB 5/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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09 AG TO AF 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
10 AE TO AB 4/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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11 AG TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
12 AG TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
13 AD TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
14 AE TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
15 AE TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
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16 AC TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
17 AB TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
18 AC TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
19 AC TO AA 1/SD ADH BEAD (ORD)
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COMMANDER REAR DOOR SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 21/R S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AB TO AA 13L S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AD TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AC TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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05 AE TO AA 21/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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06 AF TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)D
07 AF TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
08 AF TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
09 AF TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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10 AD TO AF 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
11 AF TO AD 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
12 AF TO AE 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
13 AF TO AE 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
14 AC TO AF 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
15 AD TO AF 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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COMMANDER LIFTGATE SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AB 7 S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AE TO AB 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AF TO AB 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AD TO AB 14 S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AB TO AA 1 ADH BEAD (ORD)
06 AB TO AA 8 S/WELDS (ORD)
07 AB TO AA 2 ADH BEAD (ORD)
08 AB TO AA 8 GUM DROPS (ORD)
09 AB TO AA 1 ADH BEAD (ORD)
10 AB TO AA 1 ADH BEAD (ORD)
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COMMANDER FRONT FLOOR/DASH/PLENUM SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 29 S/WELDS (ORD)
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02 AB TO AC 30 S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AB TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
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04 AB TO AC 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
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COMMANDER UNDERBODY COMPLETE SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AC 6/SD S/WELDS )(ORD)
02 AB TO AC TO AE 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AB TO AA 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AD TO AB 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AB TO AF 7R & 8L S/WELDS (ORD)
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06 AG TO AB 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
07 AH TO AG 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
08 AJ TO AB 2L S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AJ TO AG 2L S/WELDS (ORD)
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10 AG TO AF 24 S/WELDS (ORD)
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11 AK TO AB TO AL 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
12 AK TO AB 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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13 AE TO AM TO AN 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
14 AE TO AP TO AR 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AE TO AP 7/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
16 AE TO AM 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 AE TO AS TO AN 11/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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18 AU TO AE TO AN 3/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
19 AE TO AT TO AN 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
20 AE TO AV 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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21 AW TO AN 18/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
22 AT TO AN TO AW 6/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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23 AE TO AC 25/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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24 AU TO AE TO AX 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
25 AE TO AX 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
26 AX TO AC 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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27 AU TO AE TO AC 3/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
28 AC TO AP 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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29 AE TO AT TO AW 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
30 AE TO AY TO AW 4/SD S/WELDS (SAF)
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31 AZ TO AE 23 S/WELDS (ORD)
32 AE TO AZ TO AW 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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33 BA TO AE TO AZ 2 S/WELDS (ORD)
34 AC TO AE TO AZ 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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35 BB TO AC 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
36 AC TO AZ 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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37 BC TO BD TO AZ 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
38 BC TO AZ 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
39 BC TO AC 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
40 AY TO AC 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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41 BC TO AZ 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
42 BE TO BC 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
43 BE TO BC TO AZ 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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44 AZ TO AE 1 STRUC ADH
45 BC TO AZ 1/SD STRUC ADH
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46 AE TO AW TO AN TO AR 1/SD STRUC ADH
47 AE TO AW TO AN TO AV 1/SD STRUC ADH
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COMMANDER BODY SIDE INNER SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AB TO AA 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
02 AB TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
03 AD TO AB TO AA 3/SD S/WELD (ORD)
04 AC TO AA 9/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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05 AE TO AA 9/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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06 AF TO AA 5/SD S/WELD (ORD)
07 AG TO AA 20/SD S/WELD (ORD)
08 AH TO AG TO AA 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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COMMANDER BODY SIDE OUTER SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 11/SD S/WELD (ORD)
02 AC TO AA 12/SD S/WELD (ORD)
03 AD TO AC TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
04 AE TO AC TO AA 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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05 AF TO AA 7/SD S/WELD (ORD)
06 AG TO AA 12/SD S/WELD (ORD)
07 AH TO AA 7/SD S/WELD (ORD)
08 AH TO AG TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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09 AH TO AG 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
10 AJ TO AA 11/SD S/WELD (ORD)
11 AG TO AH TO AJ 3/SD S/WELD (ORD)
12 AH TO AJ 11/SD S/WELD (ORD)
13 AH TO AJ TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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14 AH TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
15 AG TO AH TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
16 AG TO AH TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
17 AG TO AA 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
18 AJ TO AA 1/SD STRUC AADH (ORD)
19 AH TO AJ 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
20 AG TO AH TO AJ 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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WELD LOCATION OVERVIEW ZONES
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COMMANDER BODY COMPLETE SECTION
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INR RT – AD REINF – COWL SIDE UPR LT – AH REINF – D-PILLAR RT –
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INR LT – AE REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RT – AH REINF – D-PILLAR LT –
AB PANEL – BODY SIDE RT – AE REINF – A-PILLAR UPR LT – AJ EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR RT –
AB PANEL – BODY SIDE LT – AF REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RR RT – AJ EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR LT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR RT – AF REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RR LT – AK TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING RT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR LT – AG REINF – B-PILLAR RT – AK TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING LT –
AD REINF – COWL SIDE UPR RT – AG REINF – B-PILLAR LT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE INR –
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AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INR RT – AD REINF – COWL SIDE UPR LT – AH REINF – D-PILLAR RT –
AA PANEL – BODY SIDE INR LT – AE REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RT – AH REINF – D-PILLAR LT –
AB PANEL – BODY SIDE RT – AE REINF – A-PILLAR UPR LT – AJ EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR RT –
AB PANEL – BODY SIDE LT – AF REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RR RT – AJ EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR LT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR RT – AF REINF – A-PILLAR UPR RR LT – AK TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING RT –
AC REINF – A-PILLAR LWR LT – AG REINF – B-PILLAR RT – AK TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING LT –
AD REINF – COWL SIDE UPR RT – AG REINF – B-PILLAR LT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE INR –
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AA TO AB 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AB TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AD TO AA 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
04 AD TO AB TO AA 7/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AB TO AA TO AE 30/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AD TO AA TO AE 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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07 AF TO AA TO AB 36/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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08 AF TO AA TO AG 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
09 AA TO AG TO AB 30/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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10 AA TO AG TO AB 27R/26L S/WELDS (ORD)
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11 AB TO AA 22/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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12 AH TO AA TO AB 7/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
13 AA TO AB 19/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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14 AJ TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AA TO AB 15/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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16 AK TO AH TO AA 12/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 AK TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
18 AL TO AA TO AB 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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19 AJ TO AA TO AB 1/SD STRUC ADH
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COMMANDER BODY IN WHITE COMPLETE W/O ROOF SECTION
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AB TO AA 10/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
02 AC TO AB TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
03 AC TO AB 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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04 AB TO AA 13/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AD TO AB TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AE TO AB TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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07 AG TO AF TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
08 AG TO AF 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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09 AJ TO AB TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
10 AJ TO AH TO AA 1R S/WELD (ORD)
11 AH TO AB TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
12 AH TO AA 1L S/WELD (ORD)
13 AK TO AH TO AA 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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14 BH TO AH TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
15 AL TO AK TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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16 AM TO AH TO AA 11/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
17 AL TO AH TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
18 AH TO AA 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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19 AP TO AN 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
20 AR TO AH TO AF 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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21 AS TO AM TO AH 21/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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22 AS TO AM TO AH 24/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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23 AW TO AV 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
24 AU TO AS TO AH 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
25 AT TO AS TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
26 AT TO AS 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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27 AS TO AH 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
28 AY TO AH 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
29 AY TO AW 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
30 AX TO AW 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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31 AZ TO AY TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
32 AZ TO AY 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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33 BA TO AH 13R/6L S/WELDS (ORD)
34 BB TO AH 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
35 BB TO AW TO AH 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
36 BB TO AW 2/SD S/WELD (ORD)
37 BB TO BA TO AH 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
38 BB TO AM TO AH 6/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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39 BA TO AH 8L S/WELDS (ORD)
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40 BE TO BC TO AH 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
41 BD TO AH 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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42 AJ TO AG 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
43 BF TO BE TO BC 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
44 BF TO BE TO AH 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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45 BC TO AW 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
46 BG TO AM TO AH 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
47 BE TO BC TO AW 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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48 AP TO AN 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
49 AP TO AN 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
50 BD TO AH 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
51 BD TO AH 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
52 AT TO AS 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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53 BC TO AW 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
54 BF TO BE 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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55 BA TO AH 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
56 BA TO AH 1R STRUC ADH (ORD)
57 BA TO AH 1/SD STRUC ADH (ORD)
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58 BA TO AH 1L STRUC ADH (ORD)
59 BA TO AH 1L STRUC ADH (ORD)
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COMMANDER BODY IN WHITE COMPLETE SECTION
AA PANEL – ROOF W/O SUNROOF – AF REINF – B-PILLAR LT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR LT –
AB HEADER – LWR FRT – AG HEADER – RR UPR – AM CROSSMEMBER – RR OTR –
AC PANEL – BODY SIDE INR RT – AH TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING RT – AM CROSSMEMBER – RR INR –
AC PANEL – BODY SIDE INR LT – AH TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING LT – AP BULKHEAD – RT –
AD PANEL – ROOF W/SUNROOF – AJ HEADER – RR LWR – AP BULKHEAD – LT –
AE PANEL – BODY SIDE RT – AK REINF – RR HEADER UPR AT LIFTGATE HINGE AR GUSSET – D-PILLAR LWR TO FLOOR RT –
AE PANEL – BODY SIDE LT – AK REINF – RR HEADER UPR AT LIFTGATE HINGE AR GUSSET – D-PILLAR LWR TO FLOOR LT –
AF REINF – B-PILLAR RT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR RT – AS PAN – FLOOR RR –
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AA PANEL – ROOF W/O SUNROOF – AF REINF – B-PILLAR LT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR LT –
AB HEADER – LWR FRT – AG HEADER – RR UPR – AM CROSSMEMBER – RR OTR –
AC PANEL – BODY SIDE INR RT – AH TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING RT – AM CROSSMEMBER – RR INR –
AC PANEL – BODY SIDE INR LT – AH TROUGH – LIFTGATE OPENING LT – AP BULKHEAD – RT –
AD PANEL – ROOF W/SUNROOF – AJ HEADER – RR LWR – AP BULKHEAD – LT –
AE PANEL – BODY SIDE RT – AK REINF – RR HEADER UPR AT LIFTGATE HINGE AR GUSSET – D-PILLAR LWR TO FLOOR RT –
AE PANEL – BODY SIDE LT – AK REINF – RR HEADER UPR AT LIFTGATE HINGE AR GUSSET – D-PILLAR LWR TO FLOOR LT –
AF REINF – B-PILLAR RT – AL EXTENSION – BODY SIDE OTR RT – AS PAN – FLOOR RR –
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WELD LAYOUT LOCATION GUIDE
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01 AC TO AB TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
02 AB TO AA 17 S/WELDS (ORD)
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03 AC TO AB TO AD 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
04 AB TO AD 17 S/WELDS (ORD)
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05 AE TO AC TO AA 10/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
06 AE TO AA 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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07 AE TO AC TO AD 10/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
08 AE TO AD 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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09 AE TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
10 AF TO AE TO AA 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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11 AE TO AD 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
12 AF TO AE TO AD 4/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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13 AN TO AM 25/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
14 AM TO AL TO AH 5/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
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15 AR TO AM TO AH 1/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
16 AR TO AM 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
17 AS TO AR TO AM 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
18 AP TP AM 3/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
19 AM TO AH 2/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
20 AS TO AM 17 S/WELDS (ORD)
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21 AG TO AA 1 STRUC ADH (ORD)
22 AH TO AG TO AA 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
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23 AH TO AG TO AD 1/SD S/WELD (ORD)
24 AG TO AD 8/SD S/WELDS (ORD)
25 AN TO AC 2 STRUC ADH (ORD)
26 AN TO AB 2 STRUC ADH (ORD)
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Sealer/Sound Deadener/
Structural Adhesive/
Foam Locations
Jeep Commander
This section shows the different locations for Sealers, Sound Deadeners and Structural Adhesives and has been pre-
pared for use by all body technicians involved in the repair of Jeep Commander.
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SEALER INFORMATION
SEALER AMOUNT/BEAD SIZE
* = DIAMETER
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
ALL REPAIRS WHERE PANELS WERE REPLACED HAVE VOIDS THAT MUST
BE FILLED WITH SEALANT. SEALANT SHOULD BE APPLIED TO ALL SKIPS,
PIN HOLES, IN SEALERS AND WELD BURN THROUGH HOLES ON THE INTE-
RIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TH VEHICLE THAT WOULD PERMIT LEAKAGE OF
WATER, AIR OR EXHAUST FUMES. TYPICAL AREAS OF THE EXTERIOR
THAT MUST BE SEALED ARE LISTED IN THIS SECTION. AREAS OF THE
INTERIOR THAT MUST BE SEALED ARE FLOOR PANS, WHEELHOUSES,
DASH PANEL, AND COWL SIDES.
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BODY SEALER LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
DASH PANEL/LOWER PLENUM 1
DASH PANEL/FRONT FLOOR PAN 2
COWL SIDE/LOWER PLENUM (UNDERSIDE) 3
STEERING COLUMN 4
COWL SIDE/DASH PANEL AND SILL 5
COWL TOP A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT 6
FRONT FLOOR PAN/REAR FLOOR PAN 7
FLOOR PAN/SILL AND PARKING BRAKE 8
FLOOR PAN/B-PILLAR 9
REAR FLOOR PAN/REAR WHEELHOUSE 10
REAR WHEELHOUSE (UNDERSIDE) 11
D-PILLAR GUSSET 12
ROOF/BODY SIDE WINDSHIELD HEADER 13
REAR ROOF/BODY SIDE APERTURE 14
D-PILLAR/REAR HEADER 15
TAIL LAMP CAN/BODY SIDE EXTENSION 16
Preferred Mopar Product:
• Paintable Seam Sealer – Part No. 04318026
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BODY SEALER LOCATIONS
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STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATION INDEX
NOTE: Structural Adhesives used are a high strength epoxy and a high expansion lower strength antiflutter
material. High strength epoxy is used on all areas.
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
LOWER PLENUM/DASH PANEL 1
DASH PANEL/FRONT FLOOR PAN 2
REAR FLOOR AND LADDER (1 OF 2) 3
REAR FLOOR AND LADDER (2 OF 2) 4
FRONT AND REAR FLOOR PAN 5
FRONT FLOOR PAN 6
OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE/TAIL LAMP 7
INNER/OUTER BODY SIDE APERTURE–REAR 8
ROOF BOWS/BODY SIDE SILL 9
LIFTGATE HEADER/ “D” PILLAR 10
INNER RIGHT REAR WHEELHOUSE 11
INNER LEFT REAR WHEELHOUSE 12
LIFTGATE HEADER/ROOF WITHOUT SUNROOF 13
ROOF BOWS/LIFTGATE HEADER/ROOF WITH SUNROOF 14
Preferred Mopar Products:
• Mopar 147 – Part No. 05017147AA
• Mopar 112B – Part No. 05083855AA
• Dispenser – Part No. 05016570AA
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STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS
NVH/STRUCTURAL FOAM
INFORMATION
SOUND DEADENER
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JEEP COMMANDER
NVH/STRUCTURAL FOAM/
SOUND DEADENER LOCATIONS
FIGURE DESCRIPTION
1 “A” Pillar Body Access Holes
2 “B” Pillar Cavity and “C” Pillar Body Access Holes
3 Floor Pan
4 Right Side Rear Wheelhouse
5 Left Side Rear Wheelhouse
6 “D” Pillar Body Access Holes
Preferred Mopar Products:
• Expandable Foam – Part No. 05142864AA
• Dispenser – Part No. 05016570AA
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Figure 1. “A” PILLAR BODY ACCESS HOLES Back to Index
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FRAME/BODY DIMENSIONS
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FRAME DIMENSIONS
Frame dimensions are listed in metric scale. All dimensions are from center of Principal Locating Point (PLP), or
from center to center of PLP and transfer location. Vertical dimensions can be taken from the work surface to the
locations indicated.
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DESCRIPTION FIGURE
FRAME DIMENSIONS (PLAN VIEW) 1
FRAME DIMENSIONS (SIDE VIEW) 2
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FRAME/BODY DIMENSIONS
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
ENGINE BOX OPENING 1
WINDSHIELD OPENING 2
FRONT DOOR OPENING 3
REAR DOOR OPENING 4
QUARTER WINDOW OPENING 5
LIFTGATE OPENING 6
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FRAME/BODY DIMENSIONS
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GAP AND FLUSH
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JEEP COMMANDER
FRONT FRAME RAIL SECTIONING PROCEDURE
1. Remove front bumper cross member using a Rotabroach (hole saw).
2. Release welds securing radiator support brackets to the side of outer frame rails using a
Rotabroach (hole saw) and only mill through the bracket if possible. If replacing one frame rail,
replacing part of radiator hydroform can be done.
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3. Using the forward edge of PLP hole on bottom of inner side member as reference, mark
outer rail at top and bottom then create vertical scribe mark on outer frame rail.
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4. Using the forward edge of PLP hole on bottom of inner side member as reference,
measure rearward 3" and mark outer rail at top and bottom then create vertical scribe
mark on outer frame rail.
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5. Using the forward edge of PLP hole on bottom of inner side member as reference,
measure rearward 1.5" and mark inner rail at top and bottom then create vertical
scribe mark on inner frame rail.
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6. Remove spot welds holding the inner and outer side members together between the
two scribe lines on the outer rail.
7. Remove the MIG welds holding the internal Z-reinforcement to the outer rail between
the two scribe lines.
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8. Carefully cut the outer side member top to bottom at the scribe lines using a cut-off
wheel without damaging the inner side member or the Z-reinforcement inside the rail
and remove the access panel or “window”.
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9. Using a reciprocating saw, cut vertically down through the inner frame rail and
Z-reinforcement at the scribe location on the inner rail.
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10. Carefully clean and de-burr all cut edges and prepare for welding.
11. Remove any paint, e-coat, or other coatings within 1-inch of any weld area.
12. Using the same procedures previously described, prepare the service rail tip for installation.
13. Fit and position the new rail tip to the vehicle using xyz dimensions and measurement equipment.
14. Confirm good joint fit-up with inner frame rail and Z-reinforcement and root gap equal to
width of saw cut.
15. Tack weld the new tip into position using the weld chart located at the end of repair procedure
section.
16. Reconfirm proper tip location.
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17. Weld inner frame rail in the following sequence.
a. Upper half from the access window.
b. Lower half from exterior of rail
c. Clean backside of above two welds in preparation for welding.
d. Upper half from exterior.
e. Lower half from access window.
18. Weld Z-reinforcement from top and from bottom, from inner side rail to outer side rail.
19. Prepare access panel for reinstallation.
20. Clamp the access panel back to rail assembly.
21. Weld the butt-joints completely using a skip/stitch method to reduce the heat affected
zone and distortion.
22. Weld the access window at the top and bottom to the inner frame rail using ring filet
(puddle) welds.
23. Install clamp to snug gap between outer rail and inner Z-reinforcements and MIG weld
the outer rail back to the Z-reinforcement through the slots in the outer rail.
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24. Install the radiator hydroform with four MIG welds holding each bracket to the outer
frame rails at the location of the original welds.
25. Ensure that the cut-off location of the hydroform is the same as that removed earlier
and modify if not.
26. Install the front bumper crossmember using MIG welds where the original spot welds
were removed.
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WELD PROCESS
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