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Section 10A
Body Rear – Sedan
ATTENTION
Before performing any service operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 2
Precautions in this Supplement and Section 00 Warnings, Cautions and Notes in the MY2005 VZ Service
Information for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
The structure of the body shell has been
developed using complex design and
development techniques. In addition to
meeting all required standards, the vehicle
body is also a critical part of the overall safety
systems. It is therefore imperative the repair
procedures described here are adhered to
during all vehicle body repairs.
1 General Description ...............................................................................................................................3
1.1 Body Rear Components........................................................................................................................................ 3
2 Service Operations.................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Rear End Lower Panel – Replace ......................................................................................................................... 5
Remove................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Replace................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Rear End Panel Assembly – Replace................................................................................................................... 8
Remove................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Rear End Panel Extension – Replace................................................................................................................. 12
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4 Fuel Tank Support Reinforcement Assembly – Replace.................................................................................. 14
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.5 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Outer Extension – Replace............................................................................ 16
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.6 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Assembly – Replace....................................................................................... 19
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7 Rear Window Panel Assembly – Replace.......................................................................................................... 22
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.8 Rear Seat Back Panel Extension Assembly or Rear Wheelhouse Inner Panel Assembly – Replace........... 25
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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2.9 Rear Compartment Lid Strut Bracket Assembly – Replace............................................................................. 29
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 29
2.10 Crossmember Assembly No. 2 – Replace ......................................................................................................... 30
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 31
2.11 Rear Floor Panel Outer Extension – Replace.................................................................................................... 32
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 32
2.12 Rear Tie Down Assembly – Replace .................................................................................................................. 33
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 33
2.13 Rear Bumper Impact Bar Brace Assembly – Replace ...................................................................................... 34
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 35
2.14 Rear Side Rail Assembly – Replace................................................................................................................... 36
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 38
2.15 Rear Floor Panel Assembly – Replace............................................................................................................... 40
Remove................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Replace................................................................................................................................................................. 43
2.16 Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement – Replace....................................................................................................... 46
Left-hand Side...................................................................................................................................................... 46
Remove............................................................................................................................................................ 46
Replace............................................................................................................................................................ 46
Right-hand Side ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Remove............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Replace............................................................................................................................................................ 47
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1 General Description
This Section describes replacement procedures for the rear section components of the Sedan body structure. Removal
of bolt-on and mechanical compon ents is not covered. Reference must be made to the appropriate Sections in the MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
When repairing the rear of the vehicle, care must be taken to ensure the structure is returned to its original production
configuration.
NOTE
It is imperative that the correct body adhesives,
sealers, deadeners and cavity waxes are used
when repairing the body structure. Refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan for details
of the correct materials and their commercially
available equivalents.
1.1 Body Rear Components
The shaded components in Figure 10A – 1 are those dealt
with in this Section.
The components and assemblies shown in
Figure 10A – 2 are the serviceable p arts that form
the basis of the repair procedures in this Secti on.
For a detailed view of the body components, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
NOTE
Always refer to an Authorised Retailer for spare
parts availability configurations.
Figure 10A – 1
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Figure 10A – 2
Legend
1 Rear Window Panel Assembly
2 Rear Seat Back Panel Extension Assembly
3 Rear Seat Back Panel Extension
4 Rear Compartment Lid Strut Bracket Assembly
5 Rear Wheelhouse Panel Assembly
6 Rear End Lower Panel
7 Rear End Panel Extension
8 Rear End Panel Assembly
9 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Assembly
10 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Outer Extension, Left-hand
11 Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement, Left-hand
12 Fuel Tank Support Reinforcement Assembly
13 Spare Wheel Anchor Plate Assembly
14 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Outer Extension, Right-hand
15 Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement, Right-hand
16 Rear Floor Panel Assembly
17 Crossmember Assembly No. 2
18 Rear Floor Panel Outer Extension
19 Rear Tie Down Assembly
20 Rear Side Rail Assembly
21 Rear Bumper Impact Bar Brace Assembly
NOTE
• Rear Wheelhouse Panel Assembly (5)
includes part No. 2, 3, and 4.
• Rear Compartment Floor Panel Assembly (9)
includes parts No. 10, 12, 13 and 14.
• Rear Side Rail Assembly (20) includes parts
No. 18, 19 and 21.
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2 Service Operations
2.1 Rear End Lower Panel – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
NOTE
If the rear end panel assembly (inner) is also to
be replaced, remove the rear end panels as an
assembly. Refer to 2.2 Rear End Panel
Assembly – Replace.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove the rear bumper impact bar assembly, refer
to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Figure 10A – 3
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear end lower panel
to the rear quarter panel, web plate, quarter pan el
lower extension panel and tail lamp housing.
4 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear end lower panel
to the rear end panel assembly, rear quarter panel and
quarter panel lower extension, refer to Figure 10A – 5.
Figure 10A – 4
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Figure 10A – 5
5 Remove the rear end lower panel from the vehicle and repair any damage to adjac ent parts as required.
NOTE
Carefully bend the flange of the rear quarter
panel and quarter panel lower extension to allow
removal of the rear end lower panel.
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available will not access the
required weld position, a plug weld should be
performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
3 Clamp the rear end lower panel in position on the vehicle ensuring it is seated under the rear quarter panel and
quarter panel lower extension flanges.
4 Spot or plug weld the rear end lo wer panel to the rear end panel assembly and rear e nd panel extension,
refer to Figure 10A – 6.
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Figure 10A – 6
5 Spot or plug weld the rear end lo wer panel to the tail
lamp housing.
6 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
7 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required. Refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
8 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
9 Install the front bumper impact bar assembly, refer to
Section 3 Body Construction.
10 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Service Information.
Figure 10A – 7
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2.2 Rear End Panel Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
NOTE
This procedure describes the removal of the rear
end lower panel and rear end panel assembly
together. As the panels are supplied individually,
this procedure contains the replacement of the
rear end panel assembly only. Reference should
be then made to 2.1 Rear End Lower Panel –
Replace for the relevant replacement procedures
of the remaining panel.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove the rear bumper impact bar assembly,
refer to Section 3 Body Construction.
Figure 10A – 8
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the fuel tank support
reinforcement (1) to the rear end pane l assembly (2).
NOTE
As an alternative, remove the fuel tank support
reinforcement from the rear compartment floor
panel assembly, refer to 2.4 Fuel Tank Support
Reinforcement Assembly – Replace..
4 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear end panel
assembly to the rear compartment floor assembly,
refer to Figure 10A – 10.
Figure 10A – 9
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Figure 10A – 10
5 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear side rail
assemblies to the rear end panel ass embl y. Note that
the left-hand side is different to the right-hand side.
Figure 10A – 11
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6 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear end panel
assembly to the rear quarter panel, rear quarter panel
lower extension, tail lamp housing and rear end panel
extension as required on each side of the vehicle.
7 Remove the panels from the vehicle then repair any
damage to adjacent parts as required.
NOTE
Carefully bend the flange of the rear quarter
panel, and quarter panel lower extension to
allow removal of the rear end panel assembly.
8 Check and rectify the alignme nt of
the body as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Figure 10A – 12
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available will not access the
required weld position, a plug weld should be
performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Clamp the rear end panel in p osition on the vehicle
and spot or plug weld to the rear compartment floor
panel assembly.
NOTE
If the rear quarter panel, tail lamp housing, rear
end panel extension and rear quarter panel
extension were not removed, ensure the rear
end panel is positioned behind the flange of
these panels.
Figure 10A – 13
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4 Spot or plug weld the rear end panel to the r ear side
rail assembly on each side of the vehicle. The left-
hand side is different to the right-han d side.
5 If removed, install the fuel tank support reinforcement
and weld to the rear compartment floor panel
assembly only, refer to 2.4 Fuel Tank Support
Reinforcement Assembly – Replace..
6 In the areas where the rear end lower pane l will fit,
grind the welds and prime any bare metal.
7 Install the rear end lower panel,
refer to 2.1 Rear End Lower Panel – Replace.
Figure 10A – 14
8 Finish plug welding the fuel tank support reinforcement
to the rear end panel.
9 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
10 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
11 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
12 Install the rear bumper impact bar assembly,
refer to Section 3 Body Construction.
13 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 15
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2.3 Rear End Panel Extension – Replace.
Remove
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove surrounding pan els as required, refer to the
appropriate procedure in this supplement.
Figure 10A – 16
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the fuel tank support
reinforcement to the rear end panel assembly and to
the rear compartment floor assembly.
4 Remove the reinforcement and then repair any
damage to adjacent parts as required.
Figure 10A – 17
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available will not access the
required weld position, a plug weld should be
performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 As required, spot or plug weld the rear end panel
extension to the surrounding panels.
4 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
5 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
6 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
7 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 18
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2.4 Fuel Tank Support Reinforcement
Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove the deadener panels and joint sealer from
around the fuel tank support reinforc ement assembly
as required.
Figure 10A – 19
3 Spot cut the 14 welds attaching the reinforcement to
the rear end panel assembly.
4 Spot cut the 14 welds attaching the reinforcement to
the rear compartment floor panel assembly.
5 Remove the fuel tank support reinforcem ent assembly
and then repair any damage t o adjacent parts as
required.
Figure 10A – 20
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available will not access the
required weld position, a plug weld should be
performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Plug weld the fuel tank support reinforceme nt to the
rear compartment floor panel and rear end panel
assembly.
4 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
5 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
6 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
7 Install the deadener panels as required,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
8 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information
Figure 10A – 21
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2.5 Rear Compartment Floor Panel Outer
Extension – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove the joint sealer from around the rear
compartment floor panel outer exte nsion joins as
required.
Figure 10A – 22
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear compartment
floor panel outer extension to the rear compartment
floor panel, rear side rail asse mbly, rear quarter panel
and rear wheelhouse pa nel as required. Refer to
Figure 10A – 23 for left-hand or Figure 10A – 24 for
right-hand.
NOTE
Also remove several welds from the left-hand
rear floor panel reinforcement as shown.
4 Remove the extension from the vehicle and then
repair any damage to adjacent parts as required.
5 Check and rectify the alignme nt of
the body as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Figure 10A – 23
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Figure 10A – 24
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Apply Acrylic Spot Weld Sealer (Item 2), refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
4 Fit the left-hand rear compartment floor panel outer
extension in po sition, ensuring the front edge is seated
under the rear floor panel rein forcement.
5 Spot or plug weld the extension to the rear
compartment floor panel, rear floor panel
reinforcement, rear side rail assembly, rear quarter
panel and the rear wheelhouse panel as req uired.
Figure 10A – 25
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6 Fit the right-hand rear compartment floor panel outer
extension and spot or plug weld it to the rear
compartment floor panel, rear side rail assembly, rear
quarter panel and the rear wheelhouse panel as
required.
7 Replace any other remov ed panels as described in
this Supplement.
8 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
9 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
10 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
11 Apply Spray-on Dea dener (Item 7) where applicab le,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
12 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 26
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2.6 Rear Compartment Floor Panel
Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Secure the vehicle on a suitable fixture and us e a
suitable brace to maintain the alignment of the rear
side rail assemblies prior to removal of the re ar end
panel assembly.
3 Remove the rear end panel assembl y,
refer to 2.2 Rear End Panel Assembly – Replace.
4 Remove the joint sealer from the surrounding area
using a scraper and heat gun.
5 As required, spot cut each rear compartment floor
panel outer extension from the rear wheelho use panel
and rear quarter panel, refer to Figure 10A – 28. Figure 10A – 27
Figure 10A – 28
6 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear compartment floor panel assem bly to the rear floor panel assembly and to the
rear side rail assemblies, refer to Figure 10A – 29.
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NOTE
Structural adhesive is applied in the area shown
(3), refer to Section 3A Body Construction –
Sedan.
Figure 10A – 29
7 Remove the rear compartment floor pane l assembly from the vehicle and repair any damage to adjacent parts as
required.
8 Check and rectify the alignme nt of the body as required, refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Apply Acrylic Spot Weld Sealer (Item 2), refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
4 Apply Structural Adhesive (Item 6), refer to Section 3A Bo dy Construction – Sedan.
5 Install the rear compartment floor panel assembly ensuring it is seated un der the left-hand rear floor panel
reinforcement.
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6 Plug weld along the join of the rear floor pan el assembly and to the rear si de rail assemblies,
refer to Figure 10A – 30.
Figure 10A – 30
7 As required, spot or plug weld each rear compartment floor panel outer extension to the rear wheelhouse panel,
rear quarter panel, rear end panel assembly and for the left-hand side, the rear floor panel reinforcem ent,
refer to Figure 10A – 31.
Figure 10A – 31
8 Install the rear end panel and other panels as required, refer to the relevant procedure in this Supplement.
9 Refinish and paint panels and other components as required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction.
10 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required. Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
11 Apply deadener panels to the rear compartment floor panel, refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sed an.
12 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of any box secti ons or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
13 Apply Spray-on Dea dener (Item 7) where applicab le, refer to Section 3A Body Construc tion – Sedan.
14 Install the remaining components as described in the appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Service Informatio n.
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2.7 Rear Window Panel Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
NOTE
Depending on the area of damage, it may be
advisable to includ e removal of the rear seat back
panel extension assembly or rear wheelhouse
inner panel assembly. Refer to 2.8 Rear Seat
Back Panel Extension Assembly or Rear
Wheelhouse Inner Pan el Asse mbly – Replace.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Remove the rear seat back panel centre extension,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
Figure 10A – 32
3 Remove the spot welds attaching the rear window
panel assembly (1) to the rear seat back panel
extension asse mbly (2) and the rear floor panel
assembly (3).
Figure 10A – 33
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The rear window panel assembly (1) is
attached to the rear seat back panel
extension assembly (2) and rear quarter
panel with spot welding and structural
adhesive (shown shaded). The adhesive
bond is not breakable by any normal means,
so spot cutting is not a viable method of
removal of the panel.
4 Cut the rear window panel assembl y i nboard of the
join to the rear seat back panel extension assembly
with a grinder or other cutting tool along line (3).
5 Remove the rear window panel assembly from the
vehicle.
Figure 10A – 34
6 Using a grinder, remove the remaining portion of the
rear window panel assembly and the layer of adhesive
below it as required.
7 Repair any damage to adjacent parts as required.
8 Check and rectify the alignme nt of
the body as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan
Figure 10A – 35
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
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3 Apply Structural adhesive (Item 6) to the areas shown,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
4 Clamp the rear windo w panel assemb ly in position on
the vehicle.
Figure 10A – 36
5 Spot or plug weld the rear windo w panel assembly (1)
to the rear seat back extension panel assembly (2).
6 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
7 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
8 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
9 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information. Figure 10A – 37
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2.8 Rear Seat Back Panel Extension
Assembly or Rear Wheelhouse Inner
Panel Assembly – Replace
Remove
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Either remove, or detach the rear window
panel assembly from the rear seat back
panel extension assembly, refer to
2.7 Rear Window Panel Assembly – Replac e.
Figure 10A – 38
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear seat back panel
extension asse mbly to the quarter panel inner
assembly.
Figure 10A – 39
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4 Spot cut the three welds attaching the rear seat back
panel extension assembly to the rear flo or pa nel
assembly.
5 If the rear seat back panel extension assembl y is to be
replaced without the rear wheelhouse inner panel,
spot cut the ten welds attaching the extension
assembly to the rear wheelhouse inner p anel
assembly.
6 Remove the rear seat back panel extens ion assembly,
if it is being replaced without the rear wheelhouse
inner panel assembly.
7 If the rear wheelhouse inner panel assembly is being
replaced, spot cut the welds attaching it to the rear
floor panel assembly and rear compartment floor panel
outer extension as required, refer to Figure 10A – 41.
Figure 10A – 40
Figure 10A – 41
8 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear wheelhouse inn er panel assembly to the quarter panel inner assembly,
refer to Figure 10A – 42.
Figure 10A – 42
9 Remove the rear wheelhouse inner panel assembly.
10 Repair any damage to adjacent parts as required.
11 Check and rectify the alignme nt of the body as required, refer to Section 3 A Body Construction – Sedan.
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 If the rear wheelhouse inner panel assembly is being replaced, spot or plug weld around the wheelhouse inner
panel assembly to the quarter pane l inner assembly, refer to Figure 10A – 43.
Figure 10A – 43
4 Spot or plug weld the rear wheelhous e inner assembly to the rear floor panel assembly and rear comp artment floor
panel outer extension, refer to Figure 10A – 44.
Figure 10A – 44
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5 Plug weld three places, rear seat back panel extension
assembly to the rear floor panel assembly.
6 If the rear seat back panel extension assembly is
being replaced without the rear wheelhouse inner
panel, plug weld ten plac es.
Figure 10A – 45
7 Spot or plug weld the rear seat back panel extension
assembly to the quarter panel inner assembly, rear
floor panel assembly and if re quired, the rear window
panel assembly.
8 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
9 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
10 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
11 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 46
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2.9 Rear Compartment Lid Strut Bracket
Assembly – Replace
Remove
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels and components as described in the appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ
Service Information.
2 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear compartment lid
strut bracket assembly to the rear seat back panel
extension asse mbly.
3 Remove the rear compartment lid strut bracket
assembly from the vehicle and repair any damage to
adjacent parts as required.
Figure 10A – 47
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Install the rear compartment lid strut bracket
assembly, positioning it approximatel y 12 mm from the
edge of the rear seat back panel extension assembly.
4 Plug weld the bracket assembly to the rear seat back
panel extension assembly.
5 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
6 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
7 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 48
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2.10 Crossmember Assembly No. 2 – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
1 Remove the adjacent components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
2 Secure the vehicle on a suitable fixture. As a
minimum, support the appropriate structural s ections
of the vehicle on safety stands.
Figure 10A – 49
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the crossmember No.2 to
the crossmember bracket and to the rear side rai l, on
each side of the vehicle.
NOTE
Take care not to damage the crossmember
brackets when removing the crossmember, as
these parts are only serviced as part of the rear
side rail assemblies.
Figure 10A – 50
4 Spot cut the welds attaching the crossmember to the
rear compartment floor panel assembly.
5 Remove the crossmember from the vehicle, and then
repair any damage to adjacent parts as required.
6 Check and rectify the alignme nt of
the body as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Figure 10A – 51
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Plug weld the crossmember to the crossmember
bracket and rear side rail, on each si de of the vehicle.
Figure 10A – 52
4 Plug weld the crossmember to the rear compartment
floor panel assembly.
5 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
6 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
7 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
8 Apply Spray-on Dea dener (Item 7) where applicab le,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
9 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 53
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2.11 Rear Floor Panel Outer Extension –
Replace
Remove
1 Remove the adjacent components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 54
2 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel outer
extension to the inner rocker panel and rear side rail
assembly and remove.
Figure 10A – 55
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as required,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Install and plug weld the rear floor pane l outer
extension to the inner rocker panel and rear side rail
assembly.
4 Refinish and paint panels and other
components as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
5 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
6 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 56
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2.12 Rear Tie Down Assembly – Replace
Remove
1 Remove the adjacent components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 57
2 Spot cut the welds attaching the tie down hook
assembly to the rear side rail assembly and remove.
Figure 10A – 58
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Install the tie down hook assembly onto the r ear side
rail assembly, approximately 9 mm rearward of the
join.
4 Plug weld the tie down hook assembl y to the rear side
rail assembly, eight places.
5 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
6 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
7 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information. Figure 10A – 59
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2.13 Rear Bumper Impact Bar Brace
Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug the
fuel lines.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Secure the vehicle on a suitable fixture. As a
minimum, support the appropriate structural s ections
of the vehicle on safety stands. Ensure that the stands
are clear of the sections being removed.
3 Remove the adjoining panels as required, refer to the
appropriate Section of this Supplement.
4 Spot cut the welds attaching the left-hand (1) or right-
hand (2) rear bumper impact bar brace asse mbly to
the rear side rail assembly (3),
refer to Figure 10A – 61.
5 If required, for the right-hand rear bumper impact bar
brace assembly, remove the closing plate (4).
Figure 10A – 60
Figure 10A – 61
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Clamp and plug weld the rear bumper impact bar brace assembly (1) or (2) in position on the rear side ra il
assembly (3).
4 If required, for the right-hand side clamp and plug weld the closing plate (4) in position, refer to Figure 10A – 62.
Figure 10A – 62
5 Install other panels as require d, refer to the appropriate Section in this Sup plement.
6 Refinish and paint panels and other components as required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction.
7 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required. Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
8 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of any box secti ons or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
9 Install the remaining components as described in the appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Service Information.
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2.14 Rear Side Rail Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug all fuel
lines.
1 Remove the adjacent components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
2 Secure the vehicle on a suitable fixture. As a
minimum, support the appropriate structural s ections
of the vehicle on safety stands. Ensure that the stands
are clear of the rear side rail assembly(s) being
removed.
Figure 10A – 63
3 Spot cut the welds attaching the crossmember No.2 to
the crossmember bracket and to the rear side rai l, on
each side of the vehicle.
Figure 10A – 64
4 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear side rail
assembly to the rear floor panel assembly.
Figure 10A – 65
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5 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear side rail
assembly to the rear floor panel assembly.
Figure 10A – 66
6 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel outer
extension to the inner rocker panel assembly.
7 Spot cut the rear side rail assembly from the rear floor
panel assembly, rear compart ment floor panel
assembly and the rear end panel,
refer to Figure 10A – 68.
NOTE
There are a different number of welds between
the left-hand and right-hand sides.
8 Remove the rear side rail assembly from the vehicle.
Figure 10A – 67
Figure 10A – 68
9 Repair any damage to adjacent parts as required.
10 Check and rectify the alignme nt of the body as required, refer to Section 3 A Body Construction – Sedan.
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as required,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
Prior to plug welding in this region, remove
the deadener from the inside floor to remove
the risk of fire.
3 Locate and clamp the new rear side rail assembly in position and check and adjust its alignment,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
4 Plug weld the rear side rail assembly to the rear floor panel assembly, rear compartment floor panel assembl y and
the rear end panel, refer to Figure 10A – 69.
Figure 10A – 69
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5 Plug weld the rear side rail assembly to the r ear floor
panel assembly.
Figure 10A – 70
6 Plug weld the crossmember assembly No. 2 to the
crossmember bracket and rear side rail.
Figure 10A – 71
7 Plug weld the rear side rail assembly to the r ear floor
panel assembly and the rear floor panel outer
extension to the inner rocker panel assembly.
8 Refinish and paint panels and other
components as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
9 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
10 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
11 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information. Figure 10A – 72
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2.15 Rear Floor Panel Assembly – Replace
Remove
To avoid the possibility of fire, take particular
care when cuttin g or w elding at the r ear of th e
vehicle. Remove the fuel tank and plug the
fuel lines.
1 Remove the adjacent bolt-on panels a nd components
as described in the appropriate Section of th e MY
2005 VZ Service Information.
2 Secure the vehicle on a suitable fixture. As a
minimum, support the appropriate structural s ections
of the vehicle on safety stands. Ensure that the stands
are clear of the sections being removed.
3 Remove the sealer and deadener panels from the
relevant areas using a scraper and heat gun.
4 Remove the adjoining panels as required, refer to the
appropriate Section of this Supplement.
Figure 10A – 73
5 Spot cut the welds attaching the park brake cabl e
bracket to the rear floor panel assembly.
Figure 10A – 74
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6 Spot cut the welds joining the front floor panel
assembly (1) and rear floor panel assembly (2).
7 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel
assembly to the inner rocker panel (3) each side.
Figure 10A – 75
8 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel
assembly to the rear window panel assembly and the
rear seat back panel extension assembly.
Figure 10A – 76
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9 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel
assembly and rear floor panel reinforcement to the
rear wheelhouse inner panel assembly on each of the
vehicle.
10 Spot cut the welds attaching the crossmember
assembly No. 2 to the rear floor panel assembly, refer
to 2.10 Crossmember Assembly No. 2 – Repl ace.
11 Spot cut the welds attaching each rear side rail
assembly to the rear floor panel assembly, refer to
2.14 Rear Side Rail Assembly – Repl ace.
12 Spot cut the welds attaching the rear floor panel
assembly and rear floor panel reinforcements to the
rear compartment floor panel assembly,
refer to Figure 10A – 78.
NOTE
• Structural adhesive is applied in
the area shown (1), refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan
• Also remove the welds attaching the left-
hand rear floor panel reinforcement to the
rear compartment floor panel outer
extension.
13 Remove the rear floor panel assembly from the vehicle
and then repair any damage t o adjacent parts as
required.
14 Check and rectify the alignme nt of
the body as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
Figure 10A – 77
Figure 10A – 78
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Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment will not access the required weld
position, a plug weld should be performed.
• The same number and position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to maintain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld Through Primer (Item 1) as requir ed,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
3 Apply Structural Adhesive (Item 6), refer to Section 3A Bo dy Construction – Sedan.
4 Clamp the new panel in position in the vehicle and plug weld to the rear floor rear. Refer to Figure 10A – 79.
Figure 10A – 79
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5 Plug weld the rear floor panel assembly (2) to the front
floor panel assembly (1).
6 Plug weld the rear floor panel assembly to the inner
rocker panel (3) each side.
Figure 10A – 80
7 Plug weld the rear floor panel assembly (1) to the rear
window panel assembly (2) and the rear s ea t back
panel extension assembly (3).
Figure 10A – 81
8 Plug weld the park brake cable brack et to the rear
floor panel assembly.
9 Install the rear floor panel reinforcement each side,
refer to 2.16 Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement –
Replace. Plug weld the reinf orcements on the top
surface only, completing the welds in the next step.
Figure 10A – 82
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10 Spot or plug weld the rear floor panel assembly and
rear floor panel reinforcement to the rear wheelhouse
inner panel assembly on each of the vehicle.
11 Plug weld the crossmember assembly No.2
to the rear floor panel assembly, refer to
2.10 Crossmember Assembly No. 2 – Replace.
12 Plug weld each rear side rail assembl y
to the rear floor panel assembly, refer to
2.14 Rear Side Rail Assembly – Repl ace.
13 Replace any other remov ed panels as described in the
appropriate Section of this Supplement.
14 Refinish and paint panels and other components as
required. Refer to Section 3 Body Construction .
15 Apply Joint Sealer (Item 3) as required.
Refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
16 Apply Cavity Wax (Item 8) as required to the inside of
any box sections or areas inaccessible to paint,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
17 Apply deadener panels to the rear compartment floor
panel, refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
18 Apply Spray-on Dea dener (Item 7) where applicab le,
refer to Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan .
19 Install the remaining components as described in the
appropriate Section of the MY 2005 VZ Servic e
Information.
Figure 10A – 83
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2.16 Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement –
Replace
Left-hand Side
Remove
The left-hand rear floor panel reinforcement is spot welded
to the rear floor panel assembly, rear wheelhouse panel
assembly, rear compartment floor panel assembly outer
extension and rear side rail assembly.
As required spot cut the welds and remove the
reinforcement.
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available to the repairer will not
access the required weld position, a plug
weld should be performed.
• The same number a nd position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to ma intain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations
in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld
Through Primer (Item 1) as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
3 Spot or plug weld the rear floor panel reinforcement to
the vehicle, ensuring it is correctly located and welded
through the correct panels.
Figure 10A – 84
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Right-hand Side
Remove
The right-hand rear floor panel reinforcement is spot welded
to the rear floor panel assembly, rear wheelhouse panel
assembly and rear side rail assembly.
As required spot cut the welds and remove the
reinforcement.
Replace
NOTE
• Spot welding is the preferred method for
attaching of panels and should be used
whenever possible. Where the spot welding
equipment available to the repairer will not
access the required weld position, a plug
weld should be performed.
• The same number a nd position of spot welds
(or plug welds) should be used when
replacing the panel, as was used during
manufacture, in order to ma intain the original
structural strength of the vehicle.
1 As required, mark the new panel with drilling locations
in preparation for plug welding. Drill holes as required.
2 Prepare all mating surfaces and treat with Weld
Through Primer (Item 1) as required, refer to
Section 3A Body Construction – Sedan.
3 Spot or plug weld the rear floor panel reinforcement to
the vehicle, ensuring it is correctly located and welded
through the correct panels.
Figure 10A – 85