6. Cut at the scribe line (1).
7. Remove the rear portion of the rail.
8. Cut the upper outer flanges of the rear portion of the rear rail service part. Cut the flanges back to the first scribe line and
remove the tabs
9. Cut the lower radius corners of the service part back to the first scribe line and remove the small corners.
10. Bend the bottom side of the service part at the sectioning location inward slightly by aligning a vice grip flanging tool or
similar tool at the first scribed line.
11. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
12. Position the rear side rail (1) on the vehicle.
Collision Repair
BODY REPAIR
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