Removal Procedure
The floor pan assembly
comes complete including the lower rails, crossbar, rear floor extension and
various other components.
Important: One side inner and outer wheelhouses must be removed when replacing
the entire sub-assembly.
- Remove all related panel and components.
- Visually inspect and restore as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the following as necessary:
• | Anti-corrosion materials |
- Remove 4 inner reinforcements
(2-dynamic side impact braces-front; 2-floor pan braces-rear) to access the
spot welds.
Installation Procedure
- Prepare the mating surfaces
with a suitable weld-through primer.
Important: In any area damaged beyond recognition, space plug weld holes every
40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes along all mating
surfaces except where the floor mates to each wheelhouse.
- Position the service floorpan and check for proper fit. Use three-dimensional
measuring equipment.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
Important: Prior to refinishing, refer to GM 4901M--2000 "GM
Approved Refinish Materials for recommended products. Do not combine paint
systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.
- Apply an approved anti-corrosion primer to all bare metal surfaces.
- Apply body sealers and finish as necessary.
- Install all related components previously removed for access.