REAR SIDE FRAME 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 [(E)].) (See HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

2.  Remove the floor side panel No.1 and floor side panel No.2. (See FLOOR SIDE PANEL REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT].)

3.  Rough cut the location in area A shown in the figure.

Caution

•  Be careful not to damage crossmember No. 5 when rough cutting part A shown in the figure. Otherwise, the vehicle strength may become diminished.

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

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5.  Remove a part (shaded area) of the rear floor pan.

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

7.  Drill the spot welds in the 6 locations in area D shown in the figure from the rear wheel housing.

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8.  Remove the rear side frame.