Removing
NOTE: When replacing the rear panel, the rear light mounting panel assembly must be removed.
1. Disconnect both wires from the battery. For more information refer to Specification.
2. Remove the rear bumper trim. For more information refer to Rear Bumper Cover (76.22.74)
3. Remove panels of finishing of a rack of a back door. For more information refer to 'D' Pillar Trim Panel (76.13.30)
4. Remove a decorative cover of a hinge of a back door.
5. Remove the rear door seal.
6. Remove the lining of the luggage compartment.
7. Remove the carpet from the luggage compartment.
8. With assistance, remove the rear door.
9. Remove the left exhaust pipe heat shield.
10. Remove the right exhaust pipe heat shield.
11. Remove the spare wheel.
12. Release the rear panel wiring harness.
13.
| Item name | Description |
| 1 | 20 cork welds. |
| 2 | 42 spot welds. |
| 3 | 4 plug welds. |
| 4 | 21 plug welds. |
| 5 | 4 plug welds. |
14.
| Item name | Description |
| 1 | 2 plug welds. (The right side is symmetrical to the left). |
| 2 | 30 spot welds. |
| 3 | 7 spot welds. (The right side is symmetrical to the left). |
15. Additional information:
- Weld seam. For more information, refer to Body Repairs.
- Anti-corrosion protection. For more information, refer to Corrosion Protection.
- Tolerances. For more information, refer to Body and frame.
Installation
1. Install in the reverse order to dismantling.
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