QUARTER PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

A01GH68

    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
    B002F5A Remove Weld Points
    B002F3W Remove Weld Points
    B002F3X Remove Weld Points
    A01GHFM Cut with Disc Sander etc.
    A01GH9I Cut Location for Supply Parts
    A01GHBNC01
    A01GHFZ Laser Screw Welding - -
    A01GH8F
    A01GHH9

    1. 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.

      A01GH9XC01
      A01GH71 Adhesive - -

  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A01GH8B Spot Weld
    B002F3I Plug Weld
    B002F3M Plug Weld
    B002F4M Plug Weld
    A01GH73 Butt Weld
    A01GHI7 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.

      A01GHA7C01
      *1 QUARTER PANEL - -
      A01GH71 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.

      A01GHBMC01
      *A w/ Blind Spot Monitor System - -
      *1 SIDE PANEL REAR END PATCH - -
      *a 5 mm (0.20 in.) - -
      A01GHFZ Laser Screw Welding - -
      A01GHFHC01
      *1 FUEL FILLER OPENING LID ASSEMBLY *2 RIVETS

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

    6. After welding, apply body sealer 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.