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

Back Panel 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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Removal
1)Unscrew 6 bolts.
2)Drill out welding spots and remove back panel.
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icon1: This symbol indicates that back panel and rear lamp house outer panel are replaced at the same time.
icon2: This symbol indicates that back panel and side body outer lower extension are replaced at the same time.
icon3: When heating around foamed material application portion to detach foamed material, be sure that temperature of said portion does not reach 170 °C (338 °F).
Installation
NOTE:
•Before conducting any weld, check installation position and condition for installation part(s). icon 
•Perform repair while taking into consideration installation of parts that affect appearance. icon 
1)Install back panel.
2)Conduct resistance spot weld and plug weld.
3)Tighten 6 bolts to specified torque.
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icon1: This symbol indicates that back panel and rear lamp house outer panel are replaced at the same time.
icon2: This symbol indicates that back panel and side body outer lower extension are replaced at the same time.
icon3: To reinforce the panel, apply epoxy adhesive along the bead.
4. Applied part of epoxy adhesive.
5. Bead
icon: 8.8 N·m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)