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Floor Panel Number 5 Cross Bar Replacement - Welding

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .



6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the floor panel number 5 cross bar (1).
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Remove the damaged floor panel number 5 cross bar (1).

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the floor panel number 5 cross bar (1) as noted from the original panel.
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.



3. Position the floor panel number 5 cross bar (1).
4. Verify the fit of the panel. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
5. Clamp the floor panel number 5 cross bar into position.



6. Weld the floor panel number 5 cross bar (1) accordingly.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
8. Paint the repaired area.
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .