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Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Side Member Section Removal and Installation Removal • NOTE: The rear side member section is cut from the rear side member service panel. The section is approximately 410mm in length and is serviced with the rear side member lower extension. • NOTE: It is necessary to remove the spare wheel well to allow access to the rear side member section. 1. The rear side member section is replaced in conjunction with: Rear bumper cover Rear bumper armature Back panel Rear bumper mounting Inner back panel assembly Rear side member closing panel. Spare wheel well Fuel tank Rear subframe and suspension assembly 2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). 3. Remove the rear side member closing panel. For additional information, refer to: Rear Side Member Closing Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation). 4. Remove the rear subframe / suspension as an assembly. For additional information, refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). 5. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - I6 3.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation). 6. Mill out the spot welds. |