Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Middle)

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	ASY- 2ND ROW RETRACTOR PANEL (Rear Node Upper Reinforcement – Middle)
6	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm

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

Remove the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
Remove the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front)
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

or RIVTAC
Prepare for installation.

or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Front).
Install the Rear Node Upper Reinforcement (Rear).
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.