Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Compartment Floor Panel

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WARNING: Refer to APPROVED EQUIPMENT FOR COLLISION REPAIR CAUTION .

NOTE: The damaged rear floor is cut along the rearward edge of the number 5 crossbar (1) and the service part is cut so that the new floor section extends to the forward edge of the 5 crossbar (2). This allows the two sections to overlap where the crossbar is attached (2). The service part is supplied as a rear floor assembly (3) which requires cutting to fit. The cut will be about 106 cm (41.7 in) from the rear edge of the floor panel.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Remove all related panels and components.
Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to DIMENSIONS - BODY .
WARNING: Refer to FOAM SOUND DEADENERS CAUTION .
Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR .

Fig 2: Cutting Rear Compartment Panel Of Lower Crossmember
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NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
Cut the rear compartment panel above the rear weld flange of the lower crossmember.

Fig 3: Drilling Factory Welds Top Of Floor Panel
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Locate and drill out all factory welds along the top of the floor panel. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the rear compartment panel.

Fig 4: Removing Damaged Rear Compartment Panel
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Remove the damaged rear compartment panel.