Replacing the core support

[Hooter]

my car took some damage to its core support in a small fender bender. Is anyone familiar with trying to replace this part and can say if its a good or bad idea? It appears to be welded on, was wondering if its a pain or not.

[s13sr20chris]

never done it, but i believe it is a cut and weld type of job. pull the radiator and condenser to get access to the core support. should be easy if you can weld.

[IveBeenBad]

you have to drill out spot welds and then either plug weld (MIG welder) or spot weld (spot welder)

BTW dont drill out spot welds without a spot weld cutter...