Rear End Lower Panel Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning .
Warning: Refer to
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling
Warning .
| 3. |
Remove all related panels and
components. |
| 4. |
Visually inspect the damage.
Repair as much of the damage as possible. |
| 5. |
Remove the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary.
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| 6. |
Locate and mark all the
necessary factory welds of the rear end lower panel (1).
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Note: Note the number
and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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| 7. |
Drill all factory
welds. |
| 8. |
To remove the rear end lower
panel (2) cut the adhesive (1) with an appropriate tool.
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Installation Procedure
| 1. |
Create 7x 5 x 18 mm
(4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing to the left upper
side (1) and right upper side (2) of the rear end lower panel
(3). |
| 2. |
Clean and prepare the
attaching surfaces for welding. |
| 3. |
Apply structural adhesive (1)
to the attaching surfaces. |
| 4. |
Position the rear end lower
panel (2) on the vehicle. |
| 5. |
Verify the fit of the rear end
lower panel. |
| 6. |
Clamp the rear end lower panel
into position. |
| 7. |
Spot weld the rear end lower
panel (1) accordingly. |
| 8. |
MIG-braze the rear end lower
panel (1) accordingly. |
| 9. |
Apply the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary.
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| 10. |
Paint the repaired
area. |
| 11. |
Install all related panels and
components. |
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