Replacement (page 2 of 4)

A. Rear Floor B. Rear Floor Cross Member C. Forward D. Rear Floor Stiffener E. Rear Floor F. Rear Frame

• Centre punch around the spot weld imprints on the remaining welded flanges. Do the same with the rear inner wing and the side of the rear end inner panel.
• Drill holes with a spot cutter.

NOTE: When drilling holes, be careful not to drill down to the rear frame.

• Prise off the flanges using a chisel.

6. Mould the related parts.

• Remove the burrs from the spot weld or MIG weld using a sander.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.

• Fill any holes made in the spot welded areas of the flange by MIG or gas welding.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.

• Smooth the welding flanges of the rear frame with a hammer and dolly.

NOTE: Check that the rear frames are parallel at the right and left.

• If necessary, remove the rear frame B from the rear frame A.

A. Rear Frame A B. Rear Frame B C. Rear Floor

7. Keep the body level. Jack up the body at the front and back. Place safety stands at the four designated places of the side sill.