REAR DOOR OUTER PANEL CUT AND JOIN REPLACEMENT SECTIONS
REMOVAL
Symbol Meaning

Remove Weld Points

Cut and Join Location
After grinding off the hemming location, remove the outer panel.
*a
Disc Sander
*b
Hemming Location
INSTALLATION
Symbol Meaning

Plug Weld

Butt Weld

Spot MIG Weld

Body Sealer
Before temporarily installing the new parts, apply body sealer to the reinforcement and backside of the new parts.
Note:Do not close the drain hole.
Tip:Apply sealer evenly about 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the flange and 3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter on the outer panel and apply just enough sealer for the reinforcement to make contact.
*1
REAR DOOR PANEL OUTER
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*a
Drain Hole
*b
10 mm (0.39 in.)
Bend the flange hem with a wooden hammer and dolly.
Tip:Bend the panel gradually so as not to distort it.
*a
Cloth Tape
*b
Dolly
*c
Wooden Hammer
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After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting/coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.