Rear End Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
.
Warning:
Refer to
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
.
Note: The rear end lower panel reinforcement extension is made of Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel and should be
replaced only at factory joints. Repairing or sectioning of this part is not recommended. Refer to
Ultra High Strength Dual
Phase Steel
.
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 all related panels and components.
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
.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body rear end panel.
7. Drill all factory welds (1).
8. Remove the body rear end panel (1).
Collision Repair
BODY REPAIR
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