Rear Panel Installation

1.Set the new rear panel cross-member (A).
Check the body dimensions, rear panel position, opening repair chart, and tack weld the new part.

2.Set the new rear panel (A) and install the mounting bolts (B).

3.Temporarily install the tailgate, taillight, rear bumper beam and rear bumper, and check for differences in level and clearance. Check for operation of tailgate.

4.Weld the rear panel cross-member (A) to the rear floor (B) and rear inner lower pillar (C).

5.Main weld the rear panel (A) to the rear pillar lower stiffener (B), rear floor end cross-member extension (C), rear panel cross-member (D) and rear floor (E).