For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
- Section the rear rail side underbody ONLY at 185 mm forward of the rear edge of the rail.
- Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the front hinge pillar.
- Remove the damaged rear rail side underbod.
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
Installation Procedure
- Cut the service part to fit the remaining original panel. To ensure a secure weld, sectioning joints should have a gap of approximately one and a half times the thickness of the metal.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Position the rear rail side underbody to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the front hinge pillar into place.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Stitch weld along section joint, make 25 mm (1 in.) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in.) gaps between.
- Complete the stitch weld until entire joint is welded.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
- Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint and Coatings.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Important: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
Some panels may have structural weld-thru adhesive. It is necessary to replace the weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot weld between each factory spot weld.