PRE-RELEASE
Rear Rail Sectioning
| Rear Rail Sectioning |
| Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
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Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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| 3. |
Remove the rear compartment floor panel sectioning. Refer to
Rear Floor Panel Replacement
.
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Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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Create cut lines on the rear rail sectioning. 
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Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
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| 8. |
Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear rail sectioning.
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Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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| 10. |
Remove the damaged rear rail sectioning.
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| Installation Procedure |
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Cut the rear rail sectioning in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
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| 2. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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Position the rear rail sectioning on the vehicle.
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Verify the fit of the rear rail sectioning.
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Clamp the rear rail sectioning into position.
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Spot weld (2) the rear rail sectioning accordingly. 
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MIG-braze (1) the rear rail sectioning.
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| 8. |
Grind MIG brazed seams
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| 9. |
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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| 10. |
Install the rear compartment floor panel sectioning. Refer to
Rear Floor Panel Replacement
.
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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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| 12. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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