BODY LOWER BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

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  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A003QLT Remove Weld Points

      REMOVAL POINT

    1. *1 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.

    2. 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
    A003QJA Plug Weld

      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: For vehicles with a rear millimeter wave radar sensor, the bolts and bolt area must not be damaged. (See the body dimensions)

    4. Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *2 in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


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

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

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

    6. 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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