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Water Drain Panel Reinforcement - VIN Plate Body Style Code: S > < Water Drain Panel - VIN Plate Body Style Code: S

S-MAX.Galaxy 2006.5 (03.2006-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Water Drain Panel—VIN Plate Body Style Code: M S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
Removal and Installation

  1. Replacement parts
    • Water drain panel
    • Rear lamp retaining plate

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • The quarter panel and back panel with reinforcements need to be removed before the start of repairs.
    • Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The exact location of the cut can be varied according to the damage.
    Water drain panel
    1. Cut location.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Grind out the spot welds.

Installation
  1. Water drain panel
    • Punch holes for puddle welding.

  1. Water drain panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

  1. Rear lamp retaining plate
    1. Puddle welding.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

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