Body Rear End Panel Replacement - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

9K-48 Body Structure:
7. Position the rear compartment panel to overlap the
forward compartment panel.
8. Plug weld accordingly.
9. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
10. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the
repair area, as necessary. Refer to "Anti-Corrosion
Treatment and Repair: ".
11. Paint and repair the area. Refer to "Basecoat/
Clearcoat Paint Systems: ".
12. Install all related panels and components.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to "Battery
Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection: ".
14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to "SIR Disabling and
Enabling: ".

Body Rear End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
WARNING
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Refer to "Approved Equipment for Collision
Repair Caution: ".
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR)
system. Refer to "SIR Disabling and Enabling: ".
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
"Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection: ".
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory
specifications. Refer to "Dimensions - Body".
5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-
corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to "Anti-Corrosion Treatment and
Repair: ".