Body Repair Manual

Rear Floor
Replacement (cont'd)
• Smooth the welding flanges of the rear frame with a
hammer and dolly.
NOTE: Check that the rear frame is parallel at the right
and left.
REAR FLOOR UPPER
CROSS MEMBER
REAR FRAME
REAR FLOOR
CROSS MEMBER
• Center punch the spot weld imprints on the rear floor
upper cross member welded flange.
• Drill holes with a spot cutter at the areas joined to the
rear floor upper cross member and rear floor.
NOTE: When drilling holes be careful not to drill down to
the rear floor.
REAR FLOOR
UPPER CROSS
MEMBER
REAR FLOOR
REAR FLOOR
CROSS MEMBER
• Pry off the welded flange sections using a chisel.
REAR FLOOR UPPER
CROSS MEMBER
REAR FLOOR
9. 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.
10. Set the repair part.
• Cut the new rear floor to align it with the body.
NOTE: Cut the new part so it overlaps the body side floor
by approximately 40 mm (1.6 in).
Remove the undercoat from both sides of the areas
to be welded with a sander to expose the steel plate.
To prevent eye injury, wear goggles
or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or
grinding.
REPAIR PART
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