Back Body Pillar Inner Upper Panel Assembly Replacement SWB
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: When replacing panels that involve servicing
of stationary glass, refer to
Rear Window Replacement and
Windshield Replacement,
before performing any priming or refinishing. Sectioning should be performed only
in the recommended areas. Failure to do so may compromise the structural integrity
of the vehicle.
Important: The full body-side outer panel comes as a
complete assembly and can be replaced after the removal of the fixed glass and roof.
Any one of these service procedures can be performed separately or in any combination,
dependent upon the extent of damage to the vehicle. Sectioning must take place in
specified areas only.
- 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 battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
- Remove the deck lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement.
- Remove the front doors. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement.
- Remove the rear doors. Refer to
Rear Door Replacement.
- Remove the rear door seals. Refer to
Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Remove the inner rear quarter trims. Refer to
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the roof lining. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement.
- Remove the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
- Remove the rear parcel shelf. Refer to
Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the deck lid release cable. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Remove the rear pressure relief valves. Refer to
Pressure Relief Valve Replacement.
- Remove the rocker panel moulds. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
- Remove the rear exhaust assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side or
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler heat shields. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side or
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the rear frame. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Remove the rear brake lines. Refer to
Brake Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement or
Fuel Tank Replacement.
- Remove the fuel lines. Refer to
Filler Tube Replacement or
Filler Tube Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the roof moulding. Refer to
Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear windshield. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement.
Important: This step is unique to the sunroof module.
- Remove the rear roof drain tubes. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacementand
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement.
- Remove the tail lights. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement.
- Remove the quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove sound deadeners as necessary and note their location.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area,
as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
Important: Take care not to damage the rear window panel.
- Locate, mark and carefully drill out the rear lower panel extension to rear
window panel spot welds (1).
- Locate, mark and drill out the rear lower panel extension
to body ring spot welds.
- Measure forward from the datum hole to cut point 250 mm
(9.84 in) (A).
- Using a suitable tool cut through the rear lower panel extension at the
measurement point.
- Remove the rear lower panel extension from the vehicle.
Discard
the rear lower panel extension.
Installation Procedure
Important: If the location of the original plug weld
holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space
the plug weld holes every 32 millimetres (1¼ in).
- Drill 8 millimetres (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in
the locations noted from the original assembly.
- Clean and prepare the mating surfaces of both parts of the front chassis
rail.
- Measure forward from the datum hole to cut point 250 mm
(9.84 in) (A) on the replacement panel.
- Position the rear lower panel extension to the vehicle.
- Temporarily tack weld (1) the rear lower extension
panel to the remaining part of the rear lower extension panel
- Weld the rear lower extension panel to the vehicle.
- Weld the rear lower panel extension to rear window
panel spot welds (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 quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement.
- Install the tail lights. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement.
Important: This step is unique to the sunroof module.
- Install the rear roof drain tubes. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement.
- Install the rear windshield. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement.
- Install the roof moulding. Refer to
Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Install the fuel lines. Refer to
Filler Tube Replacement or
Filler Tube Replacement.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement or
Fuel Tank Replacement.
- Install the rear brake lines. Refer to
Brake Pipe Replacement.
- Install the rear frame. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Install the rear exhaust muffler heat shields. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side and
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the rear exhaust assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side and
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the rear wheel house liners. Refer to
Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
- Install the rocker panel moulds. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement.
- Install the rear pressure relief valves. Refer to
Pressure Relief Valve Replacement.
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Install the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the deck lid release cable. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement.
- Install the rear parcel shelf. Refer to
Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
- Install the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement.
- Install the roof lining. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear interior trims. Refer to
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear door seals. Refer to
Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Install the deck lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement.
- Install the front doors. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement.
- Install the rear doors. Refer to
Rear Door Replacement.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement
- Install the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- If re-programming is required. Refer to
Control Module References.
Back Body Pillar Inner Upper Panel Assembly Replacement LWB
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: When replacing panels that involve servicing
of stationary glass, refer to
Rear Window Replacement and
Windshield Replacement,
before performing any priming or refinishing. Sectioning should be performed only
in the recommended areas. Failure to do so may compromise the structural integrity
of the vehicle.
Important: The full body-side outer panel comes as a
complete assembly and can be replaced after the removal of the fixed glass and roof.
Any one of these service procedures can be performed separately or in any combination,
dependent upon the extent of damage to the vehicle. Sectioning must take place in
specified areas only.
- 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 battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
- Remove the deck lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement.
- Remove the front doors. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement.
- Remove the rear doors. Refer to
Rear Door Replacement.
- Remove the rear door seals. Refer to
Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Remove the inner rear quarter trims. Refer to
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the roof lining. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement.
- Remove the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
- Remove the rear parcel shelf. Refer to
Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the deck lid release cable. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Remove the rear pressure relief valves. Refer to
Pressure Relief Valve Replacement.
- Remove the rocker panel moulds. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
- Remove the rear exhaust assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side and/or
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler heat shields. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side and/or
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the rear frame. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Remove the rear brake lines. Refer to
Brake Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement or
Fuel Tank Replacement.
- Remove the fuel lines. Refer to
Filler Tube Replacement or
Filler Tube Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the roof moulding. Refer to
Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear windshield. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement.
Important: This step is unique to the sunroof module.
- Remove the rear roof drain tubes. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement.
- Remove the tail lights. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
- Remove the quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove sound deadeners as necessary and note their location.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area,
as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
Important: Take care not to damage the rear window panel.
- Locate, mark and carefully drill out the rear lower panel extension to rear
window panel spot welds (1).
- Locate, mark and drill out the rear lower panel extension
to body ring spot welds (1).
- Measure forward from the datum hole to cut point 250 mm
(9.84 in) (A).
- Using a suitable tool cut through the rear lower panel extension at the
measurement point.
- Remove the rear lower panel extension from the vehicle.
Discard
the rear lower panel extension.
Installation Procedure
Important: If the location of the original plug weld
holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space
the plug weld holes every 32 millimetres (1¼ in).
- Drill 8 millimetres (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in
the locations noted from the original assembly.
- Clean and prepare the mating surfaces of both parts of the front chassis
rail.
- Measure forward from the datum hole to cut point 250 mm
(9.84 in) (A) on the replacement panel.
- Position the rear lower panel extension to the vehicle.
- Temporarily tack weld (1) the rear lower extension
panel to the remaining part of the rear lower extension panel.
- Weld (1) the rear lower extension panel to
the vehicle.
- Weld the rear lower panel extension to rear window
panel spot welds (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 quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement.
- Install the tail lights. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement.
Important: This step is unique to the sunroof module.
- Install the rear roof drain tubes. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement.
- Install the rear windshield. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement.
- Install the roof moulding. Refer to
Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Install the fuel lines. Refer to
Filler Tube Replacement or
Filler Tube Replacement.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement or
Fuel Tank Replacement.
- Install the rear brake lines. Refer to
Brake Pipe Replacement.
- Install the rear frame. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Install the rear exhaust muffler heat shields. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side and
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the rear exhaust assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side and
Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the rear wheel house liners. Refer to
Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
- Install the rocker panel moulds. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement.
- Install the rear pressure relief valves. Refer to
Pressure Relief Valve Replacement.
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Install the rear wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the deck lid release cable. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Replacement.
- Install the rear parcel shelf. Refer to
Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
- Install the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement.
- Install the roof lining. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear interior trims. Refer to
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear door seals. Refer to
Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Install the deck lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement.
- Install the front doors. Refer to
Front Side Door Replacement.
- Install the rear doors. Refer to
Rear Door Replacement.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
- Install the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling.