Rear Rail Sectioning
Rear Rail Sectioning |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Remove the rear compartment floor panel sectioning. Refer to
Rear Floor Panel Replacement
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4. |
Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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5. |
Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
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6. |
Create cut lines on the rear rail sectioning. |
7. |
Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
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8. |
Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear rail sectioning.
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9. |
Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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10. |
Remove the damaged rear rail sectioning.
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Installation Procedure |
2. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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3. |
Position the rear rail sectioning on the vehicle.
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4. |
Verify the fit of the rear rail sectioning.
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5. |
Clamp the rear rail sectioning into position.
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6. |
Spot weld (2) the rear rail sectioning accordingly. |
7. |
MIG-braze (1) the rear rail sectioning.
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8. |
Grind MIG brazed seams
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9. |
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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10. |
Install the rear compartment floor panel sectioning. Refer to
Rear Floor Panel Replacement
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11. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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12. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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