Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
4. Cut a suitable piece of galvanized steel or fiber reinforced plastic sized to cover the hole in the floor with at least a 25-mm (1-in) overlap on all
sides.
Important: Fuel system components lie under the cargo compartment floor. Do not use rivets or screws to attach the cover over the hole.
5. Lightly scuff sand the bonding surfaces of both the panel and the cover.
6. Wipe each bonding surface with alcohol.
7. Apply a 3-6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in) bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the cover.
8. Install the cover over the hole in the floor. Apply pressure to the cover to squeeze out the adhesive and form a consistent leak-proof seal.
Important: A leak proof seal is essential so that exhaust and fuel fumes cannot enter the vehicle.
9. Smooth out the adhesive around the cover. Verify that no skips or gaps occur.
10. Allow the bonding adhesive to cure.
11. Install the rear compartment carpet.
