Removing rear trim panel

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Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Tail Panel Section Welded Connection Area

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View from vehicle interior:

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Tail Panel Section Welded Connection Area

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Mark severance cut (1) at edge of component (2) and cut.

Open weld joints in area (3) and remove rear trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Severance Cut, Component Edge And Welded Joint Areas

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