03/07/2024 16:02:02
Rear Frame Rail (Lower)
Repair Information
- Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
- Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.
Parts List
| Quantity | Description | Image / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | REAR RAIL LOWER (Rear Frame Rail – Lower) |
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| 35 |
High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
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When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.
Repair Procedure
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Remove the Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
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Remove the Trunk Floor Assembly (Complete).
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Remove the original component.
or 
Factory SPRs
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Prepare for installation.
NoteA red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 32 mm.
- B = 29 mm.
- C = 10 mm.
- D = 31 mm.
- E = 9 mm.
- F = 51 mm.
- G = 67 mm.
- H = 41 mm.
- I = 21 mm.
- J = 87 mm.
NoteWhen installing the rivet in the Rear Wheelhouse Inner (circled in red), remove the minimum amount of material necessary from the Rear Wheelhouse Inner in order to install the rivet.
- Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
- Install the new component or components.
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Install the the Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
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Install the Trunk Floor Assembly (Complete).
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.