Removing Outer And Inner Tail Panel Sections

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Most of operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open brazed connections in areas (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Open bonded connections in areas (2).

Remove outer rear trim panel section.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded And Bonded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove inner rear trim panel section.

NOTE: The new part is joined during installation in areas (1) by plug-welding.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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