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Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Back Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The back panel is manufactured from mild
steel.
The back panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel, it
includes the back panel inner, right-hand and left-hand rear
bumper mountings, it also includes its weld studs.
2. The back panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following: Health and Safety Precautions / 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 rear bumper.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the battery.
For additional information, refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
6. Remove the battery tray.
7. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
8. Remove the loadspace left-hand trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel LH (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove any electrical components in the local area of repair to prevent
damage.
10. Remove the auxiliary junction box (AJB).
For additional information, refer to: Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) (418-00 Module Communications Network, Removal and Installation).
11. Release the external back panel wiring harness and pull through into the
loadspace.
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Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the battery.
For additional information, refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
8. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
9. If the left-hand rear quarter panel is to be repaired, remove the
loadspace left-hand trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel LH (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
10. If the right-hand rear quarter panel 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).
11. Remove any electrical components in the local area of repair to prevent
damage.
12. Remove the rear muffler.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the exhaust muffler and tailpipe heatshield.
14. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the forced air extraction grille.
17. Release and lay aside the back panel and loadspace wiring harness.
18. Remove the luggage compartment lid weatherstrip.
19. Remove the rear bumper cover side retainer.
20. Remove the roof moulding.
21. Remove the headliner.
For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
22. Remove the side air curtain module.
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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