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Rear Wheelhouse Gusset Replacement




Rear Wheelhouse Gusset Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
- Sedan is shown; Sport Wagon is similar.
- The left side is shown; the right side is similar.

1. Remove these items:

- Rear seat-back
- Sedan
- Sport Wagon

- Rear seat side bolster
- Sedan
- Sport Wagon

- Rear wheelhouse insulator
- Sedan
- Sport Wagon

2. Detach the wire harness clips (A), and remove the mounting bolts (B), then remove the rear wheelhouse gusset (C).





3. Install the gusset in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.