replacing radiator support?

1999 LEXUS GS 300
250,000 MILES • 2.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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replacing my front end basically because it got crunched in a crash, radiator support and where the headlight mounts to on the actual car is dented. i bought a whole new sub support assembly. I do not know how to get it off do i have to cut it. or are there more bolts I do not know of?
Jun 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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These are spot welded into place when the car is manufactured, you will need to drill out the spot welds and re-weld in the replacement part.
Jun 13, 2024 at 8:13 AM
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how do I drill them out?
Jun 13, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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Please check out this video:

https://youtu.be/NmsCrQ-7L0U?si=M5cg-ukS7ucffOYG

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jun 13, 2024 at 2:51 PM