How to Replace a Rear Body Panel
Rear Body Panel Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Inspect the rear body panel. 2 Remove the bumper assembly. 3 Remove any tail lamps or accessories (such as latches) that may be attached. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 Remove the right and left trunk side trim. 5 Remove the rear panel. 6 Remove the floor cover. 7 Remove the spare tire if present. 8 Remove or lower the exhaust system. 9 Remove any electrical wiring that is connected or hanging in the way. 10 Remove the fuel tank if necessary. 11 Cut the rear body panel out and remove from the vehicle. 12 Clean up the adjacent parts to prepare for installation on the new panel. 13 Complete any other repairs to the surrounding parts such as the floor, rails, and inner outer quarters. 1...