Sorry the pic is rotated
This is the Right rear shock tower as seen from looking in from the trunk. Where my long screwdriver is pointing is the area of bracing that
I think needs to be removed in order to gain access to that tower, and the trunk floor.
So, Should I just cut the brace to gain access, patch in the new panel for the shock tower, then repair the bracing? I am comfortable with welding, but didnt know if this was the way to go about doing it.
That brace that runs between to shock towers and supports the rear seat. On my car the brace is held to the inside of each rear wheelhouse with a 6 inch piece of angle iron which is stitched in a few spots. You can see this in the photo I think. I have a feeling someone has been back there before me.
Is that how the brace is held on from the factory? I would think not.
Underside view of the rot as looking up from the wheel opening.