Removal Procedure
- Use hand tools to remove the nut from the forward bolt that you are replacing.
- Remove the rear compartment floor carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
- Locate the scribed marks labeled XMBR BOLT in the floor which identifies the area directly over the front bolt to be replaced. The scribed marks are located approximately 230 mm (9 in) inward from the rear compartment side panel and 255 mm (10 in) rearward of the intermediate panel.
- Drill an access hole with a 50-mm (2-in) hole saw directly over the bolt.
- Use snap ring pliers to remove the spring clip.
- Remove the bolt.
Important: Fuel system components lie under the cargo compartment floor. When drilling the access hole restrict the drilling depth to 6 mm (3/16 in).
Installation Procedure
- Install the crossmember bolt.
- Use snap ring pliers to install the spring clip.
- Install a new nut to the crossmember bolt and tighten the nut with hand tools.
- Cut a suitable piece of galvanized steel or fiber reinforced plastic sized to cover the hole in the floor with at least a 25-mm (1-in) overlap on all sides.
- Lightly scuff sand the bonding surfaces of both the panel and the cover.
- Wipe each bonding surface with alcohol.
- Apply a 3-6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in) bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the cover.
- Install the cover over the hole in the floor. Apply pressure to the cover to squeeze out the adhesive and form a consistent leak-proof seal.
- Smooth out the adhesive around the cover. Verify that no skips or gaps occur.
- Allow the bonding adhesive to cure.
- Install the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
Important: Verify that you have selected a bolt of the proper length.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 110 N·m (81 lb in).
Important: Fuel system components lie under the cargo compartment floor. Do not use rivets or screws to attach the cover over the hole.
Important: A leak proof seal is essential so that exhaust and fuel fumes cannot enter the vehicle.
