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To remove the back panel, drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear bumper mounting bracket.
To remove the back panel, drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear bumper mounting bracket.
Remove the rear bumper mounting bracket.
Measure and mark the cutline on the back panel. Cut the back panel along the cutline.
When cutting the back panel, take care not to cut through the rear floor rear panel.
Drill out all spotwelds and MIG plug weld, grind away MIG lap welds attaching the back panel.
Remove the back panel.
Clean cut portion with a grinder.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutline on the new back panel. Cut the back panel along the cutline.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new back panel for MIG plug welding.
Measure each measurement point and correct the installation position (Refer to the Body Dimensions).
After applying epoxy adhesive, fit and clamp the back panel in place.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes, MIG lap weld and MIG butt weld the seams.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residues.
Apply an anti-corrosion agent as required (Refer to the Corrosion Protection).
Prepare exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and grease remover.
Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints (Refer to the Body Sealing Locations).
