Rear Light Mounting Panel (Wagon)

Name	Specification
Light mounting panel
NVH element if required

Removal

1. General note

• Before starting repairs, remove the rear side panel.

2. Light mounting panel

• 1. Mill out spot welds from the back side using an abrasive wheel.
• 2. Cut.

3. Light mounting panel

• 1. Mill spot welds using a ball nose milling cutter.
• 2. Mill spot welds using a ball nose bit (to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness).
• 3. Heat the foam-filled area and remove the lamp mounting panel. Then remove the NVH element carrier plate.

Installation

1. Light mounting panel

• 1. Install the NVH element carrier plate.
• 2. Apply body sealant.
• 3. Apply body sealant from the inside and be sure to do so after all welding work has been completed.

2. Light mounting panel

• 1. Perform puddling welding.
• 2. Drill the existing hole (to 5mm diameter) to a depth equal to the thickness of the panel. Then perform puddling welding.