Panel Replacement - Rear End
Panel Replacement - Rear EndREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.
CAUTION: Sectioning should be performed only in the recommended areas. Failure to do so may compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle and cause personal injury if the vehicle is in a collision.
IMPORTANT: This panel is replaced at factory seams.
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Restore 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 in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: : Note the number and location of the factory welds for installation of the rear end panel.
6. Locate, mark, and drill out all the necessary factory welds.
7. Remove the rear end panel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: : In any area damaged beyond recognition, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) apart.
1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
2. Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply weld-thru primer to all bare metal surfaces.
4. Position the rear end panel.
5. Plug weld accordingly.
6. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair Service Precautions.
8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Service Precautions.
9. Install all of the related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.