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Rear Wheelhouse 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 .

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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 wheelhouse panel (1).
7. Drill all factory welds.

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8. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel (1).

Installation Procedure


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1. Create 21x 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the rear wheelhouse panel (1)

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2. Create 2x 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing to the rear wheelhouse panel brace (1)
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

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4. Apply structural adhesive (1).

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5. Position the rear wheelhouse panel (1) on the vehicle.
6. Verify the fit of the rear wheelhouse panel.
7. Clamp the rear wheelhouse panel into position.

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8. Braze the rear wheelhouse panel (1) accordingly.

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9. Spot weld the rear wheelhouse panel (1) accordingly.
10. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary.
11. Paint the repaired area.
12. Install all related panels and components.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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