The back panel is already removed before repair work starts.
Move carpets and wiring out of the working area.
NOTE:In order to facilitate access, the spare wheel well is cut out by means of a rough cut.
Rear floor panel
Rough cut location.
Front cut location.
Rear floor panel
Mill out the spot welds.
Grind out the spot welds.
Rear floor panel (shown from below)
Grind out the spot welds.
Installation
NOTE:Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25A must be followed.
Rear floor panel
Drill holes for puddle welding.
NOTE:The new part must overlap by approx. 10 mm at the front joint area. The new part is butted up at the flange areas (side member and belt reinforcement).