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501-36 Paint - General Information > < Rear Floor Panel Section

S-MAX.Galaxy 2006.5 (03.2006-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Side Member Section S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
  1. Replacement parts
    • Side member sectional part
    • Longitudinal member flange plate
    • Exhaust bracket
    • D-pillar gusset plate

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • Remove the following components before starting the repairs: rear panel with reinforcement and luggage compartment floor panel (partial replacement).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The cut location may vary depending upon the extent of the damage.
    Rear side member
    • Cut location.

Installation

NOTE:
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.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fit the longitudinal member flange plate using the straightening angle. Insert and fit the side member.
    Rear side member
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Position the exhaust bracket and the D-pillar gusset plate on the longitudinal member and secure.
    Exhaust bracket and D-pillar gusset plate
    • Resistance spot weld.

501-36 Paint - General Information > < Rear Floor Panel Section