PRE-RELEASE
Rear floor, complete, 5D
| Rear floor, complete, 5D |
| To remove |
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Mount the car in an alignment jig and align as necessary.
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Remove the
Rear bumper abutment, 5D
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Measure out 90 mm from the crossmember and cut the floor straight across according to the marks.
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Drill out the spot welds through the bracket and the floor, double thickness of metal (marked in grey).
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Remove the floor and align any deformed metal.
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| To fit |
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Cut the new floor in line with the crossmember. The spare part must overlap the old floor and lie against the crossmember.
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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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Position the rear floor and secure with clamps. The spare part must overlap the old floor and lie against the crossmember.
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Weld on the floor.
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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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Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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Apply PVC substitute underneath the floor.
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Apply a thin coat of anti-corrosion agent in members and cavities after painting.
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Fit the
Rear bumper abutment, 5D
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