Rear Crossmember

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Crossmember

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the tailgate.
4. Remove the tailgate aperture weatherstrip.
5. Remove the rear bumper.
6. Remove the towbar.
7. Remove the exhaust system.
8. Remove both rear lamp assemblies.
9. Remove the air suspension compressor assembly.
10. Remove the LH and RH finisher trim panels.







11. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
12. Release the wiring harness from the rear crossmember area.
13. Prepare the new panel for installation.







Installation

1. Install the rear crossmember.
2. Secure the wiring harness to the rear crossmember area.
3. Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
4. Install the LH and RH finisher trim panels.
5. Install the air suspension compressor assembly.
6. Install the rear lamp assemblies.
7. Install the rear bumper.
8. Install the towbar.
9. Install the exhaust system.
10. Install the tailgate.
11. Install the tailgate aperture weatherstrip.
12. Connect the generator electrical connector.
13. Connect the battery ground cable.