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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