Removal Of Luggage Compartment Floor

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Mark severance cut in accordance with Dimension a and cut.

Dimension a = 40 mm behind side member support (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Dimension

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Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Installation note:

Weld new components in areas (3) additionally.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and disconnect rear axle support.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Dimension a = 70 mm from the rear axle bushing fixture.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Bushing Fixture Dimension

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Saloon and Coupe only:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections And Components Area (Saloon And Coupe Only)

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Touring only:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections And Components Area (Touring Only)

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NOTE: Storage shelf for saloon and coupe not shown for purposes of clarity.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections

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NOTE: Storage shelf for saloon and coupe not shown for purposes of clarity.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Additionally weld new part in this area (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Welded Connections And Weld Part Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in the centre and disconnect.

Disconnect floor panel and cross member underneath.

Open welded connections in area (2).

NOTE: Storage shelf for saloon and coupe not shown for purposes of clarity.

Fig 9: Identifying Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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