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Rear End Lower Panel Reinforcement Replacement — Welding

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

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 : without Start/Stop System .
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 : Base .



6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1).
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Remove the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1).

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1) where the spotwelder cannot be applied.



2. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding (1) along the edges of the tail lamp mount panel where the spotwelder cannot be applied.
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.



4. Position the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
5. Verify the fit of the rear end lower panel reinforcement.
6. Clamp the rear end lower panel reinforcement into position.



7. Weld the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1) accordingly.



8. Spotweld the rear end lower panel reinforcement (1) accordingly.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
10. Paint the repaired area.
11. Install all related panels and components.
12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .