Outer rear wheel housing
Outer rear wheel housing |
To remove |
1. |
Remove the rear side panel
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2. |
Drill out the plug welds on the C-pillar reinforcement panel and the wheel housing.
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3. |
Cut the outer wheel housing as illustrated. Lift away the reinforcement.
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4. |
Cut the outer wheel housing as illustrated.
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5. |
Lift aside the wheel housing.
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To fit |
1. |
Cut the replacement panel as illustrated.
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2. |
Drill holes for plug welding.
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3. |
Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be spot and plug welded.
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4. |
Position the replacement panel and weld the wheel housing.
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5. |
Plug weld and seam weld the new reinforcement between the wheel housing and the C-pillar.
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6. |
Grind the welds.
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7. |
Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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8. |
Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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9. |
Fit the rear side panel
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10. |
Apply rust protector after painting.
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