Important: The damaged floor is cut along the rearward edge (1) of the rear crossbar, and the service part is cut so that the new floor section extends to the front edge of the rear crossbar. This allows the 2 sections to overlap where the crossbar is attached.

1. Remove all related panels and components, including the following:

•	Rear end panel (1)

•	Quarter panels

•	Quarter panel extensions as necessary

2. Visually inspect and restore as much of the damage as possible.
3. Remove the following as necessary:

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Sealers

•	Sound deadening materials

•	Anti-corrosion materials

Important: Only drill out the factory welds rearward of the crossbar. Do not drill out the welds attaching the floor to the crossbar.

4. Locate, mark and drill out all factory welds rearward of the rear crossbar (2) including those along the lower edge of the wheelhouse. Note the number and location of weld for installation of the floor service assembly.
5. Cut the damaged floor along the rear edge of the crossbar (3).

Important: Remove the damaged floor section.

6. Take care not to damage the following:

•	Rear rails

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Crossbar

•	Wheelhouse

1. Prepare mating surfaces.
2. Check for proper fit.
3. Allow the floor service assembly (1) to overlap the original floor on top of the rear crossbar (2).
4. Mark the location of the rear rail and crossbar flanges on the bottom of the floor service assembly.
5. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld as necessary in the locations noted from the original floor (3).
6. Drill weld holes approximately 40 mm (1-1/2 in) apart where the new floor section attaches to the rear rail and crossbar flanges.
7. Position the service assembly and check for proper fit.
8. Plug weld accordingly.
9. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

Important: Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturers recommendations.

10. Prime with 2-part catalyzed primer.

Important: The rear crossbar areas must be properly sealed from moisture and dirt to seal both the front and rear edges of the crossbar as well as the inner seams.

11. Apply the following as necessary:

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Sealers

•	Sound deadening materials

•	Anti-corrosion materials

12. Install all related panels and components.