PRE-RELEASE
Part of rear floor
| Part of rear floor |
| To remove |
This method refers to the right-hand side but the left-hand side can be dealt with in a similar manner.
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Remove the
Rear bumper abutment
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| 2. |
Cut the floor as indicated by the marks.
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| 3. |
Drill out the spot welds.
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| 4. |
Tap out the rear floor and straighten any deformed metal.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Cut the replacement panel as illustrated. The cut should be made so that the replacement panel overlaps by about 20 mm.
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| 2. |
Drill holes for plug welding in the replacement panel.
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Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.
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Apply welding primer to all surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.
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Put the floor in place and align it.
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Weld the floor in place.
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| 7. |
Grind the welds.
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Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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Fit the rear bumper abutment
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Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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| 12. |
Apply PVC replacement to the underside of the floor.
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| 13. |
Apply a thin film of corrosion inhibitor inside frame members and cavities after painting.
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