Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to
Dimensions - Body .
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
- Note the number and location of welds for installation of the floor service assembly.
- Drill out all factory welds.
- Cut the damaged floor along the rear edge of the crossbar.
- Do not damage the following components:
- Remove the damaged floor section.
Installation Procedure
- Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary.
- Check for proper fit.
- Mark the location of the rear rail and crossbar flanges on the bottom of the floor service assembly.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in the locations noted from the original floor assembly.
- Drill holes approximately 40 mm (1 in) apart where the new floor section attaches to the rear rail and crossbar flanges.
- Position the service assembly and check for proper fit.
- Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
- Paint the repair area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.