For 1990-2009 cars only
- Note amount and location of spot welds.
- Remove sealer and drill spot welds from:
- Clean all weld seams with a wire brush. Prime and seal all repair areas.
- Apply permanent underbody sealant.
- Prime with two-part catalyzed primer.
- Apply sealers and corrosion protection materials according to information in the "Body Paint" section of this service manual or paint manufacturer's recommendations.
- Install closing plate, align, clamp, and weld into place.
Important: The side closing plate has structural weld-through adhesive in the joint areas. It is necessary to replace this with additional spot welds at the attachment points. This can be accomplished by adding an additional weld between each factory weld in all areas.
| • | Rear body panel assembly |
| • | Floor pan assembly |
| • | Body side inner |
Important: Ensure that proper corrosion protection processes are used on all repair areas.
