REAR END PANEL REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Removal Procedure

1.  Refer to [DAMAGED VEHICLE HANDLING] and [HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE CAUTIONS] in the general information, implement the necessary measures, and then start the procedure. (See DAMAGED VEHICLE HANDLING.) (See HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

2.  Rough cut the 2 locations in area A shown in the figure.

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3.  Drill the spot welds in the 6 locations in area B shown in the figure.

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4.  Bend the edge of the rear fender panel (lower) in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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5.  Drill the spot welds in the 59 locations in area C shown in the figure.

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6.  Drill the spot welds in the 6 locations in area D shown in the figure from the interior.

7.  Using the belt sander, grind the arc welds in the 8 locations in area E shown in the figure from the interior.

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8.  While pulling the lower end of the rear end panel in the direction of arrow (2), pull the panel off the stud bolts.

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9.  Pull the rear end panel out in the direction of arrow (3) and remove the rear end panel.

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