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5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Disconnect the battery positive cable and position it to one side.
7. Remove the rear subframe and rear suspension, as an assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Subframe - V6 3.0L Petrol (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and
Installation).
8. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01B,
Removal and Installation).
9. Release the left-hand and right-hand luggage floor wiring harnesses and
position them to one side.
10. Make sure that the rear seats are covered to prevent any damage during
this repair procedure.
11. NOTE: If undamaged, the left-hand and right-hand rear bumper
retaining brackets should be reinstalled.
Remove the left-hand and right-hand rear bumper retaining brackets.
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13. NOTE: Remove the sealer to expose the spot welds.
Drill out the spot welds.
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14. NOTE: Retain the old panel for reference to the weld stud location
points.
Separate the joints and remove the old panel.
15. NOTE: Drill out from inside the spare wheel well to allow spot
welds to be used in installation. If undamaged, retain the towing eye
bracket for re-use on installation.
Drill out the spot welds and remove the towing eye bracket from the old
panel.
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16. NOTE: Drill out from underneath to allow spot welds to be used in
installation. If undamaged, retain the spare wheel retaining bracket for
re-use on installation.
Drill out the spot welds and remove the spare wheel retaing bracket
from the old panel.
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17. NOTE: Drill out from underneath to allow spot welds to be used in
installation. If undamaged, retain the spare wheel well reinforcement
plate for re-use on installation.
Drill out the spot welds and remove the spare wheel well reinforcement
plate from the old panel.
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2. NOTE: Stud dimensions: 6mm x 1mm thread, 20mm length.
Using the old panel for reference, mark up and prepare the new spare
wheel well and install the weld studs for the right-hand muffler and
tailpipe heatshield as indicated.