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

Rear Lamp House Inner Panel and Rear Lamp House Outer 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 
•Back panel 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 lamp house inner panel.
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2)Drill out welding spots and remove rear lamp house outer panel.
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[A]: Vehicle outside [B]: Vehicle inside
Installation
NOTE:
Before conducting any weld, check installation position and condition for installation part(s). icon 
1)Install rear lamp house outer panel.
2)Conduct resistance spot weld and plug weld.
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[A]: Vehicle outside [B]: Vehicle inside
3)Install rear lamp house inner panel.
4)Conduct resistance spot weld and plug weld.
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