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Underbody Rear Side Rail Extension Replacement

Underbody Rear Side Rail Extension Replacement

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 .

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

3. Remove the body rear end panel.

4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.

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

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


Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.


7. Remove the damaged rear side rail extension.


Installation Procedure


1. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.


2. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body. Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

3. Position the rear side rail extension on the vehicle.


4. Verify the fit of the roof outer panel.

5. Clamp the rear side rail extension into position.

6.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


Spot weld the rear side rail extension (1) accordingly.


7. 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) .

8. Install the body rear end panel.

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

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