Rear panel and cross member (station wagon)

Name	Specification
Tail panel with reinforcement

Removal

1. General notes:

• Depending on the nature of the damage, sectional replacement of the rear panel is possible.
• Before starting repairs, remove the bumper, taillight, tailgate seal, lock counter part and rear muffler of the exhaust system.
• Move flooring and electrical wiring away from the work area.

2. Rear panel (both sides)

• 1. Rout to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness.
• 2. Mill out the spot weld areas using an abrasive wheel.

3. Spare wheel niche

• 1. Mill out the spot weld areas.
• 2. Rout the spot welds (to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness).

4. Crossbar

• Mill out the spot weld areas (on both sides).

Installation

1. Spare wheel niche

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

2. Rear panel (both sides)

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

3. Crossbar (on both sides)

• Perform puddling welding.