Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to APPROVED EQUIPMENT FOR COLLISION REPAIR CAUTION .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to DIMENSIONS - BODY .
Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Rail
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NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
Locate and drill out all factory welds on the number 4 bar and the floor reinforcement. Note the number and location of the welds for installation.

Fig 2: Removing Number Bar And Floor Reinforcement
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Remove the number 4 bar and the floor reinforcement.

Fig 3: Drilling Factory Welds On Outer Rail Reinforcement
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Locate and drill out all factory welds on the outer rail reinforcement. Note the number and location of the welds for installation.

Fig 4: Removing Rail Reinforcements Of Vehicle
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Remove the rail reinforcements from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Drilling Factory Welds On Rear Rail
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Locate and drill out all factory welds on the rear rail. Note the number and location of the welds for installation.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Rail
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Remove the damaged rear rail from the vehicle.