NOTE: The rear bumper mount is serviced as a separate welded panel.
Removing
1. In conjunction with the rear bumper mount, replaces:
- rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper reinforcement
- rear panel
2. For more information regarding this repair procedure, see: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).
3. Remove the back panel. For more information, please refer to the chapter: Rear Panel (501-30 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the back, Removal and installation).
4. Mill out the weld points.
5. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.
2. Drill a hole in the new panel for MIG welding.
3. Attach the new panel and lock it in place. Check the reconciliation, if correct, go to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.
4. Spot weld.
5. Welding with electric MIG rivets.
6. Clean all welds.
7. Reverse the removal procedure to install the appropriate panels and mechanicals.
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