Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saab 9-7X. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Grinding Existing Frame Rail Seam To Taper Seam

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Grind the existing frame rail seam to taper seam at a 45 degree angle.
Prepare all of the attaching surfaces as necessary.
Apply the weld-thru primer to all of the welded surfaces.

Fig 2: Installing Service Frame Section To Existing Frame

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Position the service frame section to the existing frame and clamp in place.

Fig 3: Welding Upper And Lower Horizontal Joints From Corner To Corner

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IMPORTANT: Verify the frame measurements 3-dimensionally to ensure proper position of the service frame.

Continuous-weld the upper and lower horizontal joints from corner to corner.

Fig 4: Welding Inner And Outer Vertical Joints From Corner To Corner

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IMPORTANT: Verify the frame measurements 3-dimensionally to ensure proper position of the service frame.

Continuous-weld the inner and outer vertical joints from corner to corner.

Fig 5: View Of Front Frame Rail Section

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Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
Install all of the related panels and components.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .