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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 AURA 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Body Rear End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    Note: Before beginning the repair, refer to Metal Panel Bonding for proper adhesive applicator preparations and general information.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

    6. Object Number: 1818907 Size: SH

    Note: Note the number and location of the factory welds for installation of the rear end panel.

  6. Locate and drill out all the necessary factory welds.

    7. Object Number: 1818911 Size: SH

    Note: The rear end panel comes complete with reinforcements. The panel is shingled on last for easy access.

  7. Remove the rear end panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1818915 Size: SH

    Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.

    3. Note: Remove excess weld and sealer

  3. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

    4. Object Number: 1818918 Size: SH
  4. Position the rear end panel on the vehicle. Use 3-dimensional measuring equipment to inspect the panel.
  5. Clamp the panel in place.

    6. Object Number: 1818920 Size: SH
  6. Plug weld accordingly.
  7. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
  8. Install all of the related panels and components.
  9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  10. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.