Rear End Panel Replacement
Rear End Panel Replacement |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . |
2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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4. |
Remove all related panels and components.
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4.1. |
Remove the rear bumper fascia guide left side. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
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4.2. |
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
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4.3. |
Remove the rear compartment lid weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
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4.4. |
Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement
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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. |
Cut out the rear end panel. |
7. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.
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8. |
Remove the damaged rear end panel.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive (1) to body. Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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2. |
Position the rear end panel on the vehicle.
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3. |
Verify the fit of the rear end panel.
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4. |
Clamp the rear end panel into position.
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5. |
Spot weld (1) the rear end panel accordingly. |
6. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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7. |
Position the rear end lower panel on the vehicle.
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8. |
Verify the fit of the roof outer panel.
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9. |
Clamp the rear end panel into position.
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10. |
Spot weld (1) the rear end panel accordingly. |
11. |
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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12. |
Install all related panels and components.
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12.1. |
Install the rear bumper fascia guide left side. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
.
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12.2. |
Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
.
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12.3. |
Install the rear compartment lid weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
.
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12.4. |
Install the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to
Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement
.
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13. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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14. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
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