QUARTER PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

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  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A00WGQT Remove Weld Points
    A00WGL6 Remove Weld Points
    A00WGK6 Remove Weld Points
    A00WGP9 Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A00WGR4 Cut Location for Supply Parts

      REMOVAL POINT

    1. *1 in the illustration indicates the laser screw welding location.

    2. *2 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.

    3. Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.

      Tech Tips

      In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.

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  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A00WGPW Spot Weld
    A00WGHS Plug Weld
    A00WGJM Plug Weld
    A00WGPL Plug Weld
    A00WGII Butt Weld
    A00WGQ9 Body Sealer

      INSTALLATION POINT

    1. Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.

    2. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)

    3. *1 in the illustration indicates the laser screw welding location.

    4. When welding *2, make a hole on a new part for plug welding and weld the panel with the panel behind completely.

    5. Before installing a new part, apply body sealer.

      Tech Tips


      • Apply body sealer evenly about 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the flange, avoiding any oozing.

      • Apply body sealer evenly, about 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) in diameter.

    6. Apply adhesive (3MTM AutomixTM Panel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *3 in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

    7. After welding, apply foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    8. After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    9. After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.

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