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Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear)

Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear)

Removal Procedure

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

Note

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 .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

4. Remove all related panels and components.

• Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement .

• Remove the rear side door weatherstrip - body side. Refer to Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .

• Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .

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) .

6.
Note
• Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

• Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part


Cut out the rocker panel rear.


7. Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.

8. Remove the damaged rocker panel rear.


Installation Procedure


1. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

Apply 1K-Adhesive on the sound deadener (2). Refer to Chemical Products .


2. Position the rocker panel rear on the vehicle.


3. Verify the fit of the rocker panel rear.

4. Clamp the rocker panel rear into position.

5.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


Spot weld (1) the rocker panel rear accordingly.


6. MIG-braze (2) the rocker panel rear.

7. Grind MIG-brazed seams.

8. 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) .

9. Install all related panels and components.

• Install the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement .

• Install the rear side door weatherstrip - body side. Refer to Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .

• Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .

10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .