A. Inspect Rear Floorpan Reinforcement Spot Welds

1. Open the trunk.

2. Lift the rear of the trunk floor cover and then pull the floor cover rearward.

3. Open the rear driver side door.

4. Fold the rear seat back forward to expose the cargo/trunk area.

5. Remove the seat back carpet push pin retainer on each side of the vehicle and then pull the carpet back.





6. Pull the floor silencer pad forward to expose the rear floorpan reinforcement (Figure 1).





7. Inspect the floorpan reinforcement for the presence of the two spot welds shown in Figure 2.

8. > If spot welds are present, no further action is necessary. Continue with Step 9.

> If spot welds are missing, continue with Section B - Install Structural Rivets.

9. Return the floor silencer pad to its original position.

10. Return the seat back carpet to its original position and install the push pins.

11. Return the seat back to its upright position.

12. Close the door.

13. Return the trunk floor cover to its original position.

14. Close the trunk lid.

15. Return the vehicle to the customer.