PRE-RELEASE
Rear floor assembly
| Rear floor assembly |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Position the car in an alignment jig and straighten as necessary
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| 2. |
Remove the
Rear bumper abutment
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| 3. |
Cut the floor as indicated by the marks.
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| 4. |
Drill out the spot welds.
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| 5. |
Remove the floor and straighten any deformed metal.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.
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| 2. |
Apply welding primer to all surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.
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| 3. |
Position the rear floor and secure with clamps.
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| 4. |
Weld the floor in place.
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| 5. |
Grind the welds.
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| 6. |
Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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| 7. |
Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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| 8. |
Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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| 9. |
Apply PVC replacement to the underside of the floor.
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| 10. |
Apply a thin film of corrosion inhibitor inside frame members and cavities after painting
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| 11. |
Fit the rear bumper abutment
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