41 12 557 Replacing Middle Luggage Compartment Floor Section (Tail Panel Removed)

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Following new body parts are required - (1) Luggage compartment floor. Following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Luggage Compartment Floor

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Required Consumables

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	2
Blind rivets N3	21
EMC screws	4
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removal of luggage compartment floor

View from below. Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1) Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Fig 2: Open Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints In Area

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New part preparation

Fit luggage compartment floor from underneath and adjust in conjunction with tail panel and secure. In areas (1) to (3), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Fig 3: In Areas (1) To (3), Set 4.2 Mm Dia. Holes For Blind Rivets

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Holes For Blind Rivets

Area	Number
1	9
2	6
3	6

IMPORTANT: Do not grind new parts and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installation of luggage compartment floor:

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1. Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces. Install new parts and rivet with blind rivets. After adhesive has hardened, fit 2 EMC screws each in area of side members.