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

Rear Floor Rear Panel (Partial), Rear Floor Side Extension and Towing Rear Hook 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 
•Back Panel icon 
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Removal
1)Mark at the shown position and cut rear floor panel.
CAUTION:
Do not damage underneath parts of rear floor panel when cutting rear floor panel.
2)Drill out welding spots and remove rear floor rear panel, rear floor side extension and towing rear hook.
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icon: This symbol indicates that rear floor panel (partial) and rear floor side rear member are replaced at the same time.
Installation
NOTE:
Before conducting any weld, check installation position and condition for installation part(s). icon 
1)Install spare tire bracket and tool box bracket.
2)Conduct resistance spot weld.
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3)Install rear floor rear panel, rear floor side extension and towing rear hook.
4)Conduct resistance spot weld and plug weld.
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icon: This symbol indicates that rear floor panel (partial) and rear floor side rear member are replaced at the same time.