Frelander 2. Manual - part 674
Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Side Member Upper Side Extension
Removal and Installation
Removal
• NOTE: The rear side member upper side extension is serviced as a separate weld on panel, it is also serviced on the rear
side member.
• NOTE: The panel is serviced less its weld studs.
1. The rear side member upper side extension is replaced in
conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper armature
Rear lamp mounting panel
Rear side member lower side extension
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 lower side extension.
For additional information, refer to:
Rear Side Member Lower
Side Extension
(501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal
and Installation).
4. Mill out the spot welds.
5. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
2. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check
alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
3. MIG plug weld.