2. Drill a 8
mm (5/16
in)holes for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment floor panel as noted from the original
panel (1).
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
4. Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle.
5. Verify the fit of the rear compartment floor panel.
6. Clamp the rear compartment floor panel into position.
7. Plug the weld accordingly (1).
8. Drill 8
mm (5/16
in)for plug welding along the edges of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket,
the shipping device and the floor panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel (1).
9. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
10. Position the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket, the shipping device and the floor panel
reinforcement on the vehicle.
11. Verify the fit of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket, the shipping device and the floor panel
reinforcement.
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BODY REPAIR
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