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To remove the rear end cross member, drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear end cross member.
To remove the rear end cross member, drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear end cross member.
Remove the rear end cross member.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the rear floor side member. Cut the rear floor side member along the cutlines.
When cutting the rear floor side member, be careful not to cut the rear floor side member reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear floor side member section.
Remove the rear floor side member section.
Measure and mark the cutline on the rear floor side member reinforcement. Cut the rear floor side member reinforcement along the cutline.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the rear floor side member.
Remove the rear floor side member.
Straighten all flanges as necessary, prepare all surfaces to be welded.
Prepare all surfaces to be welded.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new rear floor side member. Cut the rear floor side member along the cutlines.
Drill 8mm holes along the new rear floor side member flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new rear floor side member in place.
Measure each measurement point and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and the MIG butt weld the seam.
Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residues.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Reattach the cut rear floor side member section, then MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residues.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Drill 8mm holes along the new rear end cross member flanges for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the rear end cross member in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes.
Clean and prepare all welds, remove all residues.
Apply the epoxy primer to the interior of the rear end cross member.
Apply an anti-corrosion to the interior of the rear end cross member (Refer to the CORROSION PROTECTION).
Prepare exterior surfaces for priming, using wax and grease remover.
Apply metal conditioner and water rinse.
Apply conversion coating and water rinse.
Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints (Refer to the BODY SEALING LOCATIONS).
Reprime over the seam sealer to complete the repair.
