03/07/2024 16:09:33

Rear Quarter Outer (Lower)

Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the original component.
    or Factory Spot Welds
    or Drill through factory spot welds
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    Note
    When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
  2. Prepare for installation.
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    Note
    A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Rivets, 4.8 mm

    or Flow Form Rivets, S08

    or Flow Form Rivets, S18

  3. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  4. Install the new component or components.
  5. Fill the gap between the Quarter Outer panel and the Quarter Outer Lower panel (indicated in red) with urethane.
  6. Once the urethane has cured, use seam sealer to completely fill the seam.
  7. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.