For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
- Note the location and remove the following as necessary:
- Separate the floor pan reinforcement (1) weld flanges from the inside of the lower rail. Care must be taken not to damage the weld flanges.
- Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the front lower rail.
- Remove the damaged rail.
| • | Sealers |
| • | Sound deadeners |
| • | Anti-corrosion materials |
Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements
Installation Procedure
- Prepare the mating surface of the floor pan reinforcement (1).
- Turn the weld flanges outward (2) to be welded to the front lower rail.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in the locations noted from the removal.
- Position the front rail reinforcement inner (1).
- Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.
- Apply weld-thru primer to all bare-metal surfaces.
- Position the service part.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
- Apply the following as necessary:
- Refinish as necessary.
- Install all related panels and components.
| • | Anti-corrosion materials |
| • | Sound deadeners |
| • | Sealers |
