1997/98 Chevrolet Corvette
Collision Repair
3-13
Fig.␣ 3.25 — Positioning and Replacement
of Floor Extension
Rail-Underbody Side Assembly
FR
T
SMC Floor Pan
Stitch weld to rail
Plug weld
at tunnel brace.
— INSTALL OR CONNECT —
1
Replace lower floorpan extension panel. Trim
to fit and tuck the new panel inside of the
50mm (2 inch) flange created from the
original extension.
2
Locate and align gauge holes, stitch weld to
rail to duplicate factory welds, and plug weld
to tunnel brace as necessary (Fig.␣ 3.25).
3
Check front of dash and floor panel areas for
cracked or broken bonding, and repair and
reseal as necessary.
4
Apply anti-corrosion materials to all inner
surfaces as necessary. Do not combine paint
systems. Refer to paint manufacturer’s
recommendations.
5
After sectioning repairs are completed,
attach panels and components as necessary.
Mid-Rail Repair
When most of the front or rear half of the rail is
damaged beyond repair, this sectioning
procedure allows for the replacement of the
damaged rail half.
Notice: Use the Sleeved Butt-Joint method to
perform mid-rail repairs.
— REMOVE OR DISCONNECT —
1
Remove door side frame and the lock pillar
extension panels. (
Refer to Door Side Frame
Service Procedures.)
2
Remove floor panel and lower floor panel
extension at factory seams. (
Refer to Floor
Panel Service Procedures.)
3
Perform sleeved butt-joint sectioning as
required. (
Refer to Sleeved Butt-Joint
Sectioning Procedures.)
4
Apply anti-corrosion materials to all inner
surfaces as necessary. Do not combine paint
systems. Refer to paint manufacturer’s
recommendations.
