Rear Side Outer Panel Installation
NOTE:
  1. Clamp the new rear gutter, rough-cut the rear side outer panel repair part, and clamp it to the body.
  1. Check the body dimensions.
  1. Temporarily install the door, the trunk lid, the rear window glass, then check for differences in level and clearance.
    Check the external parts fitting position. Make sure the body lines flow smoothly.
  1. Trim the cut and joint areas of the outer panel repair part as needed, and prepare the butt-welding connections. Remove the outer panel repair part.
  1. Weld the patch (A) at the cut section of the body side outer panel (B).
Rear pillar section
Side sill section
  1. Install the new wheel arch outer separator (A) on the wheel arch extension (B).
    NOTE: Apply the sealer (C) all the way around the separator and inside the outer panel repair part (D) without gaps.
  1. Clamp the outer panel repair part, and recheck the clearance and alignment of the door, the rear window glass, and the trunk lid.
  1. Do the main welding. Weld the outer panel repair part (A), the rear gutter (B), and the patch (C).
Side sill and door opening area
Rear window opening and trunk gutter area
Rear gutter and outer panel rear area
Wheel arch portion