Removing Luggage Compartment Floor

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Carry over the work steps shown symmetrically to the other side of the car.

Mark severance cuts (1) at edge of 20 mm dia. bore hole.

Cut side member (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cuts And Side Member

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Mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut only outer plates.

Open welded connections in areas (2) and remove luggage compartment floor (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor And Welded Connections Areas

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Saloon and Coupe only:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Touring only:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Severance Cut

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Mark severance cut (2) next to reinforcement (3) and disconnect.

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcement, Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove luggage compartment floor and side member.

NOTE: Side wall hidden for purposes of clarity.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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