Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the cargo liner. Refer to Cargo Box Liner Replacement .
- Remove the tail lamp assemblies. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Remove the endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement .
- Remove the rear header trim. Refer to Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement .
- Remove the body side roof drip moulding. Refer to Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement .
- Remove the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Applique Replacement .
- Remove the body tail lamp inner filler panel. Refer to Rear End Panel Filler Replacement .
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
- Locate, mark and drill out the factory welds attaching the cargo area inner side panel brace to the cargo area inner side support bracket (1).
- Locate, mark and drill out the factory welds attaching the cargo area inner side panel brace to body side panel assembly (1).
- Remove the cargo area inner side panel brace and bracket from the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The note the location of the factory welds and alignment of the cargo area inner side panel brace to aid in installation.
Installation Procedure
- Locate, mark and drill out the factory welds attaching the cargo area inner side panel brace to the cargo area inner side panel brace bracket (1).
- Weld the cargo area inner side panel brace to the cargo area inner side panel bracket (1).
- Align the datum holes (2).
- Apply structural adhesive (3) to the body side assembly (1).
- Weld the cargo area inner side panel brace assembly to the body side assembly (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
- Install the body tail lamp inner filler panel. Refer to Rear End Panel Filler Replacement .
- Install the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Applique Replacement .
- Install the body side roof drip moulding. Refer to Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement .
- Install the rear header trim. Refer to Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement .
- Install the endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement .
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Install the rear header trim. Refer to Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement .
- Install the tail lamp assemblies. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
- Install the cargo liner. Refer to Cargo Box Liner Replacement .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Important: The cargo area inner side panel brace and cargo area inner side panel bracket are one assembly and need to be separated before installation.
Important: Note the location of the factory welds and alignment of the cargo area inner side panel brace to cargo area inner side panel brace bracket to aid in installation.
Important: Locate the cargo area inner side panel brace bracket and the cargo area inner side panel brace to the vehicle before welding.
Important: Spot welding is the preferred method for attaching panels and should be used whenever possible. A plug weld should only be performed where spot welding is not possible.
Important: If the location of the original plug weld holes cannot be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes every 32 mm (1¼ in).
Important: Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions during the assembly process. Heat must be applied as per the manufacturer's specifications to cure the adhesives and to expand the sealing baffles.
Important: Secondary sealer must be applied to the perimeter of all flanges. Secondary sealer must be applied to all welds/joints that were originally covered by secondary sealer.
