Removal of luggage compartment floor

View from below.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Middle Luggage Compartment Floor Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cut (1) approx. 6 mm from edge of component of front luggage compartment floor and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Installation note:

Luggage compartment floor is installed with overlap in area of severance cut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Middle Luggage Compartment Floor Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Set down luggage compartment well and adjust in combination with cross member and tail panel to fit and secure.

In areas (1) and (2) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Area	Number
1	5 of
2	8

Fig 3: Identifying Middle Luggage Compartment Floor Blind Rivets Holes Area

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Adjust side member to fit and secure.

In areas (1) to (4), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Fig 4: Identifying Middle Luggage Compartment Floor Blind Rivets Holes Area And MAG Welding Area

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In area (5) prepare new parts for MAG welding.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

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