Back Panel and Reinforcement - VIN Plate Body Style Code: M
Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Back Panel and Reinforcement—VIN Plate Body Style Code: M
S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
Removal and Installation
Replacement parts
Back Panel
Back panel reinforcement
Rear side member extension panel (left and right-hand side)
Removal
General Notes
Necessary removal work: Tailgate, rear bumper, back panel inner trims and quarter panel trims.
Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
NOTE:
The cut location on the rear panel may vary depending upon the extent of the damage.
The repair shown only describes a complete replacement in full.
The reinforcement of the rear panel must always be replaced in full.
Back Panel
Overview of cutting options
Back Panel
Mill out the spot welds.
Back Panel
Mill out the spot welds.
Mill out the spot welds from below.
Rear left-hand side member extension panel
Mill out the spot welds with a spherical cutter.
Grind out the spot welds.
Rear right-hand side member extension panel
Mill out the spot welds with a spherical cutter.
Grind out the spot welds.
Back panel reinforcement
Mill out the spot welds.
Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
Back panel reinforcement
Mill out the spot welds with a spherical cutter.
Mill out the spot welds.
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.
NOTE:By drilling out the holes it is possible to weld all three layers of metal together.
Back panel reinforcement
Drill out by one panel thickness.
Back panel reinforcement
Resistance spot weld.
Puddle welding.
Rear side member extension panel (left and right-hand side)
