GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to [ADD LINK] in General Information.
  2. Check for obvious deterioration or physical damage of the floor pan.
  3. Check for loose dirt and corrosion around the inside of the floor pan reinforcement member access holes. This is the first indication that corrosion may exist in hidden areas, and repairs may be required before the final cleaning and protective treatment is performed.
  4. Ensure that the drain provisions in the floor pan reinforcement members are open. There are drain holes in the body side panel, the rocker panels and the lower rear section of the quarter panels.