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11. Release and lay aside the back panel and loadspace wiring harness.
12. Remove the rear bumper cover side retainer.
13. Remove the rear wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
14.
15. Remove the rear fender splash shield.
NOTE: Where applicable spot welds must be drilled
from the inside, this will enable the new panel to be spot
welded on installation. Use a belt sander where there is no
access to drill.
Drill out the spot welds.
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Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Bumper Mounting
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The rear bumper mounting is manufactured from
mild steel.
The rear bumper mounting is serviced on the back panel
and must be removed from this to carry out this procedure.
2. The rear bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
5. If the right-hand rear bumper mounting is to be repaired, remove the
battery.
For additional information, refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
6. If the right-hand rear bumper mounting is to be repaired, remove the
battery tray.
7. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
8. Remove the rear bumper.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove any electrical components in the local area of repair to prevent
damage.
10. If the right-hand rear bumper mounting is to be repaired, remove the
auxiliary junction box (AJB).
For additional information, refer to: Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) (418-00 Module Communications Network, Removal and Installation). www.JagDocs.com
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Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Floor Side Extension
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The rear floor side extension is manufactured from
mild steel.
The rear floor side extension is serviced as a separate
weld-on panel. It is not serviced with its brackets or weld
studs
2. The rear floor side extension is replaced in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Quarter panel
Back panel
Luggage compartment lid
Rear window glass
Headliner
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the quarter panel.
For additional information, refer to: Quarter Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the back panel.
For additional information, refer to: Back Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
7. If the right-hand rear floor side extension is being repaired, release and
lay aside the battery positive cable.
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8. drill. NOTE: Use a belt sander where there is no access to
Drill out the spot welds.
9. NOTE: Retain the old panel for reference to the weld stud location
points.
Separate the joints and remove the old panel.