- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Check for obvious deterioration on the floor pan.
- 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.
Perform all repairs before the final cleaning and protective treatment
is performed.
- Using a chisel, ensure that the drain provisions in the floor
pan reinforcement members are open.
Open the drain holes in the body side panels using a punch and a drift.