QUARTER PANEL CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS

B0055Y9

    Quarter Panel Replacement Using Adhesive

  1. Cut the wheel arch portion.

  2. Heat the quarter panel adhesive area and remove the quarter panel.

    Tech Tips

    Using an industrial heater gun or gas burner, heat the quarter panel to 110 to 140°C. Make sure the quarter panel does not warp.

  3. Clean off any adhesive that remains on the vehicle.

    Tech Tips


    • Using an industrial heater gun or gas burner, heat the adhesive to 110 to 140°C.

    • Using a scraper, scrape away the adhesive.

    • If adhesive remains, the strength of any subsequently applied adhesive will be weak.

  4. Using a disc sander or belt sander, scuff and sand any adhesive that remains on the vehicle.

    Tech Tips

    Scuff at a width of approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) over the previous adhesive coating.

  5. Apply adhesive to the exposed metal areas on the vehicle. Using a spatula, spread the adhesive evenly.

  6. Apply adhesive to the vehicle again.

  7. Using #60-120 grit sandpaper, scuff the adhesive application area on the new quarter panel.

  8. Apply adhesive to the new quarter panel. Using a spatula, spread the adhesive evenly.

  9. Using a vise grip or the palms of your hands, press the quarter panel so that the thickness of the adhesive is even.

  10. Complete installation the new quarter panel.

  11. Dry the adhesive areas of the new quarter panel.

    Tech Tips


    • With dryer or equivalent (60°C): 60 minutes (complete hardening: 90 minutes)

    • Ambient temperature (25°C): 12 hours (complete hardening: 24 hours)


  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    B0055SH Remove Weld Points
    B0055T6 Remove Weld Points
    B00560S Remove Weld Points
    B00561G Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    B0055W3 Cut and Join Location
    B0055UE Cut Location for Supply Parts

    1. Remove the remaining foamed sealing material from the vehicles side.

      B0055R4C02
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B0055S5 Foamed Sealing Material - -
      B0055VQC03
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *a 80 mm (3.15 in.) - -
      B0055TN Laser Screw Welding - -
      B0055RQC03
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B0055XTC03
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B0055SYC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B0055TN Laser Screw Welding - -
      B0055TPC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B00561JC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B00561QC01
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B LH
      B0055QIC01
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B RH

    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.

      B0055UWC04
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B0055YJ Adhesive - -
      B0055TXC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B LH
      *C RH - -
      B0055YJ Adhesive - -

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    B0055YM Spot Weld
    B0055QO Plug Weld
    B0055US Plug Weld
    B005608 Plug Weld
    B0055Y8 Butt Weld
    B0055SK Body Sealer

    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. Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115).

      Tech Tips


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

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

      B00561IC04
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *1 QUARTER PANEL - -
      B0055YJ Adhesive - -

    4. 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.

      B0055UFC04
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *a 5 mm (0.20 in.) - -

    5. Areas indicated by A in the illustration, combine welding with adhesive. (difficult to get stable strength by one way) If use the spot welder, modify the spot tip as shown in the illustration B so that it can fit in the narrow flage.

      B0055SLC03
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *a 3 mm (0.12 in.) *b 5 mm (0.20 in.)
      *c Spot Tip - -
      B0055TN Laser Screw Welding - -

    6. Install the side panel rear end patch as shown in the illustration.

      B00561SC05
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat *B w/ Blind Spot Monitor System
      *1 SIDE PANEL REAR END PATCH - -
      *a Location - -
      B00561KC03
      *A w/o Rear No. 2 Seat - -

    7. Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115).

      Tech Tips


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

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

      B0055S1C04
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B LH
      *C RH - -
      *1 QUARTER PANEL - -
      B0055YJ Adhesive - -

    8. 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.

      B005602C03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *a 5 mm (0.20 in.) - -

    9. Areas indicated by A in the illustration, combine welding with adhesive. (difficult to get stable strength by one way) If use the spot welder, modify the spot tip as shown in the illustration B so that it can fit in the narrow flage.

      B00561LC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      *a 3 mm (0.12 in.) *b 5 mm (0.20 in.)
      *c Spot Tip - -
      B0055TN Laser Screw Welding - -

    10. Install the side panel rear end patch as shown in the illustration.

      B00561SC05
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B w/ Blind Spot Monitor System
      *1 SIDE PANEL REAR END PATCH - -
      *a Location - -
      B0055UTC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat - -
      B00560OC03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B LH
      B0055Y1C03
      *A w/ Rear No. 2 Seat *B RH

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

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

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