How hard is it to change a side belly pan?

[Shafner79]

...and can anyone explain what exactly I need to do? I got t-bone by a friend last winter and I have a hole in my exhaust side belly pan.

I could patch it, but I would rather have a new one. As long as I don't have to pull my motr etc.

Thanks!

 

[rx1jim]

It is a straight forward project to change the exhaust side belly pan. I have changed the belly pans on several SRXs. You do not have to remove the engine. You will have to remove the exhaust and the trailing arm. You will need to gett access to all the rivets. You will have to drill out the rivets. I use a dremel tool with a round grinding stone to remove the head of the rivets since drilling them causes the rivets to spin. Just take yor time, it is an easy job, just takes a good amount of time.

 

[Shafner79]

Thanks. I have to remove the trailing arm anyways, because it is SMASHED!

 

[rx1jim]

It really is not a bad job, gives you the opportunity to do some good cleaning and inspection of teh right side of the sled. While you have full access to it, you might want to open up the chaincase and give it a good cleaning and inspection.

 

[Shafner79]

...on another note, when I got hit, my can got dented pretty bad, but there is no hole. Do you think I can leave it like that?

 

[rx1jim]

I suggest you post a picture so the experst on this site can see the amount of damage.

 

[Shafner79]

Here's some pics.

 

[averagesleder]

I know this thread is old, however my question relates. How long does it take to change a side panel on a srx?

 

[DoubleClutch]

I would have to say a couple hours at the most and thats have a few beer's in the process!!

 

[chris189]

hey guys, what odes a side panel cost? And where did you get it? Im in canada, curious if it is cheaper in the USA.

 

[Shafner79]

hey guys, what odes a side panel cost? And where did you get it? Im in canada, curious if it is cheaper in the USA.

Should be all over ebay. Anywhere from $50-$100 US.