Removal Procedure
Important: The damaged floor is cut along the rearward edge of the rear crossbar,
and the service part is cut so that the new floor section extends to the front
edge of the rear crossbar. This allows the two sections to overlap where
the crossbar is attached.
- Remove all related panels and components as necessary including
the following:
- Remove the following as necessary:
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- Locate, mark and drill out all factory welds rearward of the rear
crossbar including those along the lower edge of the wheelhousings. Note the
number of welds for installation of the floor service assembly.
Important: Only drill out the factory welds rearward of the crossbar. Do not drill
out the welds attaching the crossbar to the floor.
- Cut the floor along the
rear edge of the crossbar, take care not to damage the rear rails, crossbar
or wheelhousings.
- Remove the damaged floor section.
Installation Procedure
- Cut the service part 1,050 mm (41 5/16 in)
from the rear edge.
- Prepare mating surfaces.
- Check for proper fit of the floor service assembly. Allow it to
overlap the original floor on top of the rear crossbar.
- Mark the location of the rear rail and crossbar flanges on the
bottom of the floor service assembly.
Important: When sectioning the rear rails and floor pan, it may be necessary to
grind the top surface of the remaining sections for proper fit of the service
floor.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary
in the locations noted from the original floor.
- Drill weld holes where the new floor section attached to the rear
rail and crossbar flanges. These should be placed approximately 40 mm
(1½ in) apart.
- Position the service assembly.
- Check for proper fit and plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare welded surfaces.
- Prime with two-part catalyzed primer.
- Apply sealers and anti-corrosion materials as necessary.
- Refinish as necessary.
- Do not combine paint systems.
- Install all replated panels and components.
