Rear Rail (Cast) With Wheelhouse Section

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Depending on the damage to this component, it may be possible to repair this component. Refer to Cast Rear Under Body (1–Piece) Repair Guidelines for more information.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	REAR CAST SERVICE RAIL (Rear Rail with Wheelhouse Section)
10	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Long
3	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Manual 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 Manual to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).
Remove the original component.
Reference Line/Point
Cut Line
- A = 135 mm.
- B = 130 mm.
- C = 20 mm.
- D = 100 mm.
Note
Cut and trim the original component to reduce the gap between the remaining original component and the service part.
Prepare for installation.
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Long
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.

Note
Use structural adhesive to fill all gaps between the new component and the original component.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Rear Panel Side Assembly (for 1–Piece Cast Under Body).