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Body Rear End Panel Replacement - MIG-Brazing, 5-Door Hatchback 68

Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the battery negative 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. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body rear end panel.



7. Drill all factory welds of the body rear end panel (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Remove the damaged body rear end panel (1).

1. Create 5 x 18 mm (3/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing to the body rear end panel (1).
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply structural adhesive.
4. Align the body rear end panel.
5. Verify the fit of the body rear end panel.
6. Clamp the body rear end panel into position.



7. Braze the body rear end panel (1) accordingly.



8. Spot weld the body rear end panel (1) accordingly.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
10. Install all related panels and components.
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .