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Rear Panel Replacement 1. Remove the related parts. • Rear bumper • Rear and side trim panels • Taillights 2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area. • Pull out the related rear side inner panel, rear floor, rear side frame and other damaged parts with the frame straightener. • Attach the car to the frame straightener by tighten- ing the underbody clamps located at the jack-up 3. Cut and pry off the rear panel. • Cut along the bold line shown with a gas cutter or an air chisel and remove the rear panel. • Center punch around the spot weld imprints with the rear side outer panel and rear floor. • Drill holes using the spot cutter. NOTE: Be careful not to let holes penetrate through to the rear floor. • Remove weld flange with a chisel. REAR JACK-UP STIFFENER 4. Mold the related parts. • Repair the rear floor upper stiffener if necessary. • Repair all cracks, holes or other defects by MIG or gas welding. To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, REAR FLOOR JACK-UP REAR SILENCER MOUNT REAR FLOOR Main Menu Table of Contents |