Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩
Removal
NOTE: When replacing the rear panel, the tail light mounting panel assembly must be removed.
1. Disconnect both cables from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.
2. Remove the rear bumper cover. For more information, refer to Rear Bumper Cover (76.22.74)
3. Remove the rear door pillar trim panels. For more information, refer to 'D' Pillar Trim Panel (76.13.30)
4. Remove the decorative cover of the rear door hinge.
5. Remove the rear door seal.
6. Remove the luggage compartment trim.
7. Remove the luggage compartment carpet.
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 plug 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. For more information, see Body Repairs.
- Anti-corrosion protection. For more information, see Anti-corrosion protection.
- Tolerances: For more information, see Body and Frame.
Installation
1. Installation should be carried out in the reverse order of dismantling.
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