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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement in Body Rear End.
  2. Remove the end gate. Refer to Endgate Replacement in Body Rear End.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse liner.
  4. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  5. Repair as much of the damage as possible, according to factory specifications.
  6. 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/Coatings.
  7. Note the location of all spot welds to be drilled out.

  8. Object Number: 1237643  Size: SH
  9. Locate and drill out spot welds on the inside of the panel.

  10. Object Number: 1305946  Size: SH
  11. Locate and drill out the spot welds on the lower wheelhouse panel and the lower rear post to the rear sill.

  12. Object Number: 1306025  Size: SH
  13. Locate and drill out the spot welds that attach the cross sill to the sill extension.

  14. Object Number: 1239108  Size: SH
  15. Remove the side panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes in the service part as noted.
  2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating, P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.

  4. Object Number: 1239256  Size: SH
  5. Position the service part on to the bed assembly.

  6. Object Number: 1238529  Size: SH
  7. Plug weld inside of the service part.

  8. Object Number: 1306022  Size: SH
  9. Plug weld the lower wheelhouse and the lower rear post to the rear sill.

  10. Object Number: 1306027  Size: SH
  11. Plug weld cross sill to the sill extension.
  12. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  13. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
  14. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in General Information.
  15. Install the wheelhouse liner.
  16. Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  17. Install the box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement in Body Rear End.
  18. Install the end gate. Refer to Endgate Replacement in Body Rear End.