Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Rear Floor Side Member Rear Reinforcement Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Body Structure · Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

NOTE:
The figure below shows condition where the following parts are removed.
•Front fender icon 
•Fuel filler door panel icon 
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General Notes
Welding method and number of welding points are the same on both sides. This repair instruction shows procedure for left side.
Removal
1)Drill out welding spots and remove rear floor side member rear reinforcement.
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[A]: Vehicle inside [B]: Vehicle outside icon: Grind welding spots using belt sander, if necessary.
Installation
NOTE:
Before conducting any weld, check installation position and condition for installation part(s). icon 
1)Install rear floor side member rear reinforcement to vehicle body.
2)Conduct resistance spot weld or plug weld.
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[A]: Vehicle inside [B]: Vehicle outside