Removal

In order to facilitate the successive operations, the following components should be removed temporarily:

• rear light assemblies (see: GR. 40);
• boot lid (see: GR. 56);
• luggage compartment trim (see: GR. 66);
• rear wings (see: GR. 49 - REPLACING MOBILE PARTS);
• rear bumper and external trim (see: GR. 75).

Disconnect the battey and control units (see: GR. 40-43).

Removal

Using a rotating brush, clean the areas to be chamfered in order to show up the welds.

1. Using a drill remove the welds from inside the vehicle.
2. Remove the welds with a chamfering machine.
3. Open the clinch tabs.