Removing Rear Closing Panel

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Fig 1: Rear Closing Panel Component Location

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Installation position of rear closing panel

Information: Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill .

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Removing rear closing panel
Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
1. 2.1. Removing rear closing panel
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Removing rear closing panel