Part of rear floor, CV
Part of rear floor, CV |
Removing |
This method concerns the right-hand side but the left-hand side can be done in a corresponding manner.
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Remove the
Rear bumper abutment, CV
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2. |
Cut the floor as indicated by the marks. Cut on the inside the member. The cut must be made so that the replacement piece overlaps by approximately 20 mm.
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3. |
Drill out the spot-welds.
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4. |
Tap out the rear floor and align any damaged sheet metal or panels.
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Fitting |
1. |
Cut the replacement piece as illustrated. The cut must be made so that the replacement piece overlaps by approximately 20 mm.
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2. |
Drill for plug welding of the replacement piece.
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3. |
Grind all the surfaces that are to be welded.
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4. |
Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be plug or spot welded.
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5. |
Position and align the floor.
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6. |
Weld the floor in place.
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7. |
Smooth off the welds.
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8. |
Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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9. |
Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.
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10. |
Fit the
Rear bumper abutment, CV
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11. |
Seal joints and seams with sealant.
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12. |
Apply PVC substitute on the underside of the floor.
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13. |
Apply a thin anti-corrosion agent to the members and cavities after painting.
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