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

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Luggage compartment floor, rear
(2) Luggage compartment well
(3) Luggage compartment well, left
(4) Luggage compartment well, right

The following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Luggage Compartment Floor And Wells

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	2
Blind rivet N3	11
Blind rivet N6	8
EMC screws	4
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removal

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Open welded connections in area (1) and remove luggage compartment floor.

Fig 2: Locating Welded Connections

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New part preparation

Loosen component not required (cross member) from luggage compartment well.

Prepare the following new parts for joining by welding.

Luggage compartment well, left
Luggage compartment well
Luggage compartment well, right

Adjust new parts to fit and secure.

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wells

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New part preparation luggage compartment floor, rear

Adjust new part in conjunction with tail panel and secure.

Fig 4: Identifying Areas For Setting Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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In areas (1) to (3), set Ø 4.2 mm bore holes for blind rivets.

Area	Number	Remarks
1	5	Blind rivet N3
2	6	Blind rivet N3
3	4 of	Blind rivet N6

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

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

Installation

Install new parts and weld the same as series

Luggage compartment well, left
Luggage compartment well
Luggage compartment well, right

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wells
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Installation of luggage compartment floor, rear

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

Fig 6: Identifying Areas For Installing EMC Screws

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After hardening of the adhesive install 4 EMC SCREWS in areas shown (1).