Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear Outer)
Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear Outer) |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
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Section in specified areas only. Sectioning outside of these areas may compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle. The sectioning procedures have been developed as a more cost-effective alternative to complete replacement. |
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. |
Repair as much of the damage as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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4. |
Remove all related panels and components.
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5. |
Remove the rear side door. Refer to
Rear Side Door Replacement
.
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6. |
Remove the rear side door weatherstrip - body side. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
.
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7. |
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
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8. |
Remove rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement (Sedan)
.
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9. |
Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
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10. |
Remove the rear compartment lid weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
.
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11. |
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
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12. |
Cut out the body side outer panel. Refer to
Body Side Outer Panel Replacement
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13. |
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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14. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.
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15. |
Remove the damaged rocker outer panel reinforcement rear outer.
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Installation Procedure |
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Refer SPP, PSO welding parameters for resistance spot welding. See TIS Newsletter for equipment recommendations. |
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Pre-spot operation. The number of spots is specified in the documentation from the welding equipment manufacturer. |
1. |
Position the new rocker outer panel reinforcement rear outer (1) on the vehicle.
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2. |
Clamp the new body side outer panel into position.
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3. |
Spot weld the rocker outer panel reinforcement accordingly.
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4. |
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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5. |
Install all related panels and components.
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6. |
Install the rear side door. Refer to
Rear Side Door Replacement
.
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7. |
Install the body side outer panel. Refer to
Body Side Outer Panel Replacement
.
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8. |
Install the rear side door. Refer to
Rear Side Door Replacement
.
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9. |
Install the rear side door weatherstrip - body side. Refer to
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement
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10. |
Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
.
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11. |
Install the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement (Sedan)
.
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12. |
Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
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13. |
Install the rear compartment lid weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
.
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14. |
Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
.
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15. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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16. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
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