2025-05-09

Rear Quarter Inner Gusset

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	ASSEMBLY - GUSSET REAR QUARTER INNER (Rear Quarter Inner Gusset)
10	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Flow Form Rivet S18

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 Roof Rail Extension.
Remove the Rear Quarter Outer.
Remove the original component.
- or Drill through factory spot welds
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.
- or Factory Spot Welds
Remove the original component.
- or Factory Spot Welds
- or Factory SPRs
Prepare for installation.
- or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

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.
- Reference Line/Point
- or Flow Form Rivets, S18 A = 30 mm B = 66 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 Quarter Outer.
Install the Roof Rail Extension.
Install the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.