QUARTER WHEEL HOUSING OUTER PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT



  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol meaning
    A003QEL Remove Weld Points
    A003Q4Z Remove Weld Points
    A003QCY Remove Weld Points

      REMOVAL POINT

    1. After removing the roof side panel outer and roof side reinforce outer, remove the quarter wheel house panel outer.

    2. *1 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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    *1 ROOF SIDE REINFORCE OUTER
    *2 ROOF SIDE PANEL OUTER
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    *1 ROOF SIDE REINFORCE OUTER
    *2 ROOF SIDE PANEL OUTER
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  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol meaning
    A003QAT Spot Weld
    A003QEI Spot Weld
    A003Q8E Plug Weld
    A003Q9J Plug Weld
    A003QDJ Plug Weld
    A003QF3 Assembly Mark

      INSTALLATION POINT

    1. Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the roof side panel outer and roof side reinforce outer with the standard number of welding points.

    2. When welding *1, make a hole on a new part for plug welding and weld the panel with the panel behind completely.

    3. For positioning of the new parts, align the installation standard holes of the outer panel and the inner panel.

    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 the quarter wheel house panel outer to the vehicle side, install the roof side panel outer and roof side reinforce outer.

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

    7. 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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    *1 ROOF SIDE REINFORCE OUTER
    *2 ROOF SIDE PANEL OUTER
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    *1 ROOF SIDE REINFORCE OUTER
    *2 ROOF SIDE PANEL OUTER