Installation Procedure
- Prepare rear end upper panel per installation requirements.
- Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
- Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
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- Clean and prepare rear end upper panel and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING .
- Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of rear end upper panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
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- Install rear end upper panel (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
- Install spot welds (1). [28x]
- Install spot welds (1). [36x]
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
- Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9) .
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds (STRSW) are recommended. If access to use Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds is not possible, MIG/MAG 8 mm (5/16 in) plug welds may be used, to replace those specific welds,unless otherwise noted:
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Prepare rear end upper panel before installation.
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Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.
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Due to structure adhesive use spot welds only.
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Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .