Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual — part 298

ROCKER OUTER PANEL (CUT)

REMOVAL

Cut and Join Location
(Cut Location for Supply Parts)

Cut and Join Location
(Cut Location for Supply Parts)

[Cut and Join Location]

[Cut and Join Location]

1.

Cut and join the parts at the location as shown
above.

NOTICE: When cutting the rear side of the parts,
take care not to damage the internal reinforcement
of the parts.

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-32

Butt Weld

INSTALLATION

Butt Weld

1.

Temporarily install the new parts and check the
fit of the front door.

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-33

ROOF PANEL (ASSY): w/o Moon Roof

REMOVAL

Braze
(both sides)

1.

Heat the brazed area of the quarter panel and
scrape off the brazing with a wire brush.

NOTICE: Be careful not to overheat the quarter
panel.

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-34

INSTALLATION

Body Sealer

Body Sealer

Braze
(both sides)

2.

Braze the quarter panel connection.

NOTICE: Before performing these operations,
place a wet rag on the roof panel to protect it from
damage.

1.

Before temporarily installing the new parts,
apply body sealer to the windshield header
panel and the back window upper frame.

HINT: Apply just enough sealer for the new parts
to make contact.

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-35