Front section of rear quarter panel/side panel (3-door)

Name	Specification
Rear side panel section
Seal mounting panel

Removal

1. General notes:

• Before beginning repairs, remove the lower trim panel, door window, interior trim panels, inner fender, seat cushion, rear seatback, seat belt, door seal, and lock striker.
• Move flooring and electrical wiring away from the work area.

2. Rear side panel

• 1. Remove the seal mounting panel.
• 2. Cutting places.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Apply two-component metal adhesive immediately prior to installing the new replacement part.

Rear side panel

• 1. Using a spot welder, weld the backing strip along the cut edge and make a continuous weld using MIG technology.
• 2. Apply two-component metal adhesive.

2. Rear side panel

• 1. Perform a continuous weld using MIG technology.
• 2. Perform a stutter weld using MIG technology.
• 3. Perform puddling welding.
• 4. Crimp the joint of the wheel arch sections and perform spot welding.
• 5. Install the seal mounting panel.