Removal Procedure

Refer to APPROVED EQUIPMENT FOR COLLISION REPAIR WARNING .

Refer to COLLISION SECTIONING WARNING .

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
3. Remove the rear compartment floor panel sectioning. Refer to REAR FLOOR PANEL REPLACEMENT .
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (BASE) or ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (CORROSION PROTECTION) .
6. NOTE: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

   Create cut lines on the rear rail sectioning.

   Fig 1: Identifying Rear Rail Sectioning Cut Lines Position

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7. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
8. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear rail sectioning.
9. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
10. Remove the damaged rear rail sectioning.