Rear sill closing panel

Replacing this part is combined with the rear sill reinforcement.

This part can be replaced in different ways depending on the version.

5-door version

Complete: complementary to the partial lower rear wheel arch and the partial centre pillar reinforcement (cuts specific to this operation).

Partial: rear section following cut (a), complementary to the partial lower rear wheel arch (cut specific to this operation).

3-door version

Complete: complementary to the partial lower quarter window lining and the partial lower centre pillar reinforcement (cuts specific to this operation).

In the method described below, you will only find the descriptions and joins specific to the part concerned.

Information on related parts is covered in their respective sections (see contents).

If the spot welds cannot be made with the spot cutter, they can be replaced with plug welds.

For a complete or partial replacement of this part on the 5-door version, the shock restraint housing (2) must also be ordered.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Part supplied alone.

5-door version

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

1. 1
   Rear sill closing panel 1
2. 2
   Impact absorber box 1

3-door version

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

1. Rear sill closing panel 1

THIS ONE IN POSITION

3-door version

Specific feature when replacing the rear lower side panel closure

To detach the rear lower side panel closure, a cut must be made on the outer rear wheel arch.

Cut detail (a)

PART IN POSITION

3-door version

Specific feature when replacing the rear lower side panel closure

To detach the rear lower side panel closure, a cut must be made on the quarter panel trim and on the centre pillar reinforcement.