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Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Side Member Closing Panel Removal and Installation Removal • NOTE: The rear side member closing panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel. • NOTE: The panel is serviced less its weld studs. • NOTE: It is necessary to remove the spare wheel well to allow access to the rear side member closing panel. 1. The rear side member closing panel is replaced in conjunction with: Rear bumper cover Rear bumper armature Back panel Rear bumper mounting Inner back panel assembly Rear side member section 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 section. For additional information, refer to: Rear Side Member Section (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. 7. Separate the joints and remove the old panel. Installation 1. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces. |