Hyundai TIBURON Manual page 99

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE - Rear floor and rear side member (assembly)
NOTE
Because the rear side members are desigened to absorb energy
during a rear collision, care must be taken when deciding to use this
repair method. This repair is recommended only for moderate dam-
age to vehicle, where distortions do not extend forward of the trunk
region. If the damage is more severe, then the entire side member
assembly should be replaced at factory seams without employing
this sectioning procedure.
Refer to the body dimension chart and measure the vehicle to
determine straigthening and alignment requirements. The body
must be returned to its original dimension before beginning the
repair procedure.
R E M O V A L
2.
Drill out all the spotwelds attaching the rear floor pane! to the
wheel housings and rear side members.
Make a rough cutting of the rear floor panel as shown in the
figure.
3. Remove the rear floor panel (front section),
4. Remove the back panel by drilling out all attaching spotwelds.
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