Re: [DML] Rear Quarter Panel Removal

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Nick,

If the shop has never performed a DeLorean panel replacement be sure to supply them with the following:

>From the DeLorean Workshop Manual
P:02:03 & P:02:03 REAR QUATER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Because part of the rear fascia needs to be removed they should also have P:02:19

Be sure to include from the DeLorean Parts Manual
8/3/1 Rear Quarter Panel
8/5/1 Rear Fascia 
8/4/3 Rear Louver 

You might advise them to be especially careful when working with the rear fascia attaching fasteners. The bolts are molded into the fascia and can be easily damaged. Excessive force can cause the attachment bolts to be ripped out of the fascia interior.


BTW: I would suggest that you make photo copies of the above "manual" pages and submit only those pages to your repair facility. It not only eliminates the need for the mechanics to search through you manuals, you will also eliminate damage to your books while they are not in you possession.

I would answer your other question but I don't know what you are referring to as "driver side pivot arm". It sounds like you are describing the rear trailing arm but that item does not attach to the fiberglass body.

DMC Joe

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: nbrommer@xxxx 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 11:15 PM
Subject: [DML] Rear Quarter Panel Removal


Hello list,

Soon, I'll be taking my car into the bodyshop for some work that will 
require either one or both rear quarter panels to be removed. Can 
someone give me some detailed instructions on how to remove them that 
I can pass along to the bodyshop to make sure they don't make any big 
mistakes at my expense?

Incidentally, one of the repairs being made is the driver side pivot 
arm. It seems the fiberglass has collapsed where the pivot arm 
connects into the car. I bought re-inforcement brackets to help fix 
the problem, has anyone ever dealt with this? I'd love to know a 
little about this fix!

Nick
VIN 3092



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