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Bumper member with integrated collision box: Fitting

IMPORTANT: Welding, drilling or grinding is not allowed on the bumper member. Only the impact box may be welded. The following method must be adhered to safeguard crash safety.
  1. Position the new bumper member and mounting plates and fix them in place with a few pairs of welding tongs.
  2. Align it with the alignment bench measuring system.
  3. Spot weld the mounting plates for the bumper member.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3
    G03865639Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Position the bumper mounting plates on the bumper member with the aid of the headlamps.
  5. Weld on the mounting plates for the bumper shell.
  6. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
  7. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
  8. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bumper member, mountings and frame members after painting.
  9. Fit the 2 bolts of the bracket.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 9
    G03865640Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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