With the body lower back panel cut and join replacement sections (small areas) and rear floor crossmember upper gusset assembly removed.
REMOVAL
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
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Remove Weld Points |
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Remove Weld Points |
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Cut Location |
| *a | 305 mm (12.01 in.) | - | - |
| *A | LH Side | - | - |
| *A | RH Side | - | - |
INSTALLATION
| Symbol Meaning | |
|---|---|
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Plug Weld |
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Plug Weld |
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Cut Location |
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Body Sealer |
Cut the new part so that it overlaps the previous cut location by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in.).
| *A | Upper Face | - | - |
| *a | 285 mm (11.22 in.) | - | - |
Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the rear floor pan and body lower back panel reinforce sub-assembly with the standard number of welding points.
| *A | Lower Face | - | - |
| *1 | REAR FLOOR PAN | *2 | BODY LOWER BACK PANEL REINFORCE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Perform plug-welding in the area where the panel are overlapped. Apply body sealer to both sides of each panel.
Tech Tips
Confirm that the panels are securely welded together.
Apply body sealer in an even, continuous bead.
| *A | LH Side | - | - |
| *A | RH Side | - | - |
After welding, apply body sealer and undercoating to the corresponding parts. (See the painting/coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.