Replacement

Replacement

1. Remove the related parts.

• Rear bumper
• Lock and its attachments
• Other related parts
• Rear and side trim panels
• Tail lights

2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area.

• Pull out the related rear side inner panel, rear floor, rear frame and other damaged parts with the frame straightener.
• Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps located at the jack-up points on the bottom of the side sill and the side sill side flanges.

3. Cut and prise off the rear panel.

• Cut along the bold line shown with a gas cutter or an air chisel and remove the rear panel.
• Centre punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear side outer panel and rear floor.
• Drill holes using a spot cutter.

NOTE: Be careful not to let holes penetrate through to the rear floor.

• Remove weld flange with a chisel.

5 door models

A. Jack-up Stiffener B. Rear Frame Gusset C. Rear panel D. Bumper upper beam