Page 162 of 209
44A-7
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121249
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
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44A-8
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Outer rear wheel arch: General description
44A
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part is its extension from the
quarter panel lining to create the external rear wheel
arch.II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
The line (1) in the drawing shows the area in which it is
possible to carry out a partial replacement.
III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
If there are other issues regarding access to mating fa-
ces, the various replacement options are described in
the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400). Note:
The information contained in the following descri-
bes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associa-
ted with the vehicle. These special notes are speci-
fied if necessary in other par ts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connec-
tion, see MR 400.
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121914
WARNING
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not
accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the
original resistance welds (see MR 400).
Page 167 of 209
44A-12
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Outer rear wheel arch: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121250
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 170 of 209
44A-15
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Inner rear wheel arch: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121250
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 171 of 209
44A-16
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part it that it concurrently
serves two functions:
-quarter panel lining,
-outer rear wheel arch.
If there are other issues regarding access to mating fa-
ces, the various replacement options are described in
the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400, 40A, General Information). WARNING
The information contained in the following descri-
bes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associa-
ted with the vehicle. These special notes are speci-
fied if necessary in other par ts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connec-
tion, see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
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Page 176 of 209
44A-21
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121249
WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).
Page 178 of 209
44A-23
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel assembly: Description
44A
II - PART FITTED III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
Right-hand side
Left side
121231
WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were ori-
ginally using an electrical spot welding machine,
they should be replaced with plug welds after holes
have been drilled in the first panel.
IMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the part replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical proper ties.121249
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IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging the vehicle's electric and elec-
tronic components, the battery and the earths of
any wiring harness near the weld area must be dis-
connected.
The earth of the welding machine must be placed
as close as possible to the weld area.
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44A-25
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel: Description
44A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTEDIII - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
Right-hand side
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Rear end panel Mild
steel0.65
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WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were ori-
ginally using an electrical spot welding machine,
they should be replaced with plug welds after holes
have been drilled in the first panel.
IMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the par t replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical proper ties.
121249