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Rear floor assembly

Rear floor assembly

To remove


1. Position the car in an alignment jig and straighten as necessary

2. Remove the Rear bumper abutment .

3. Cut the floor as indicated by the marks.


4. Drill out the spot welds.

5. Remove the floor and straighten any deformed metal.


To fit


1. Grind all surfaces that are to be welded.

2. Apply welding primer to all surfaces that are to be plug or spot welded.

3. Position the rear floor and secure with clamps.


4. Weld the floor in place.


5. Grind the welds.

6. Wash away surplus welding primer. Welding primer reduces the adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

7. Apply primer to all bare metal surfaces.

8. Seal joints and seams with sealant.

9. Apply PVC replacement to the underside of the floor.

10. Apply a thin film of corrosion inhibitor inside frame members and cavities after painting

11. Fit the rear bumper abutment .