Removal and Installation Removal | -
General notes - Necessary removal work: Trunk lid, rear bumper, wheel arch trim, rear lamp, quarter panel trim.
- Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
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- The cut must not extend any further forward than the dimension stated, since otherwise components of the folding roof system would have to be removed.
- The cut in the side panel may vary between positions 1 and 2 depending on the damage.
- The repair shown describes a partial rear replacement.
Cutting options - Rear cut.
- Front cut location.
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Quarter panel section - Separating cut.
- Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
| Installation NOTE:Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25 must be followed. | -
Quarter panel section - Punch holes for puddle welding.
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Quarter panel section - Continuous MIG weld seam.
- Puddle weld.
- Resistance spot weld.
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