Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The damaged rear floor is cut along the rearward
edge of the rear crossbar (1), and the service part is cut to that the new
floor section extends to the forward edge of the rear crossbar (2). This allows
the two sections to overlap where the crossbar is attached (2). The service
part is supplied as a rear floor assembly (3) which requires cutting to fit.
The cut will be about 845 mm (33¼ in) from the rear edge of the
forward panel.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer
to
Dimensions - Body
.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the
repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint/Coatings.
- Remove the quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the rear end panel. Refer to
Rear End Panel Replacement
.
- Locate and mark all factory welds rearward of the rear crossbar including
those along the lower edge of the wheelhouse.
- Note the number and location of welds for installation of the floor service
assembly.
Important: Drill out the factory welds rearward of the
crossbar only. Do not drill out the welds attaching the floor to the crossbar.
- Drill out all factory welds.
- Cut the damaged floor along the rear edge of the crossbar.
- Do not damage the following components:
- Remove the damaged floor section.
Installation Procedure
- Measure
845 mm (33¼ in) from the rear edge of the rear floor service
assembly forward and mark the location (1).
- Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary.
- Check for proper fit.
- Allow the floor service assembly (3) to overlap the original floor on
top of the rear crossbar (2).
- Mark the location of the rear rail and crossbar flanges on the bottom
of the floor service assembly.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in the
locations noted from the original floor assembly.
- Drill holes approximately 40 mm (1 in) apart where the new
floor section attaches to the rear rail and crossbar flanges.
- Position the service assembly and check for proper fit.
- Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Install the quarter panel. Refer to
Quarter Panel Replacement
.
- Install the rear end panel. Refer to
Rear End Panel Replacement
.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint/Coatings.
- Paint the repair area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
in Paint/Coatings.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.