CAUTION: Never apply heat to the bumper energy absorbers. Heat could cause the material inside the absorbers to expand and flow out of the absorbers or crack the metal housing. Always remove the absorbers before performing body frame service near them.

 CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to bumper surface. Heat could cause the bumper to distort.

 CAUTION: When collecting exhaust fumes in service area, never attach a metal collector to the exhaust tail pipe as the heat could damage the bumper.

Underbody Misalignment Check

The dimensions of the underbody must be restored in repairing major body damage to provide correct front and rear wheel geometry. Refer to the following for the underbody dimensions. All the dimensions are detailed to the centerline of existing holes in the underbody assembly. Once the frame and suspension members are aligned, the other options in this Section can be performed.