REAR FENDER PANEL INSTALLATION

1. When joining and cutting the new and existing parts, trial fit the new part in position, then measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform with standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.

3. Before installing new parts, apply spot weld sealer to the wheel arch line.

4. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

Convertible Top

Power Retractable Hardtop

Note

• Spot weld the 3 locations indicated by (A) and assemble the rear fender and the corner plate before installing the rear fender to the vehicle.

• After assembling the rear fender and the corner plate, apply body sealer to the end of the panel mating surface to the area indicated by bold dotted lines in the figure.

• Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts. The welding point of the location indicated by (B) is the same as the beginning of the plug weld on the 11 locations indicated by (C).

Caution

• Adjust the corner plate and rear fender so that the gap is 0.8 mm {0.031 in} or less to prevent water penetration.

• Apply body sealer to all areas of the corner plate assembly using a spatula.