Removal of luggage compartment floor

For purposes of clarity, graphic shows most of the tail panel removed.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Separate welded connections in area (1) from inside.

Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Fig 4: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

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Adjust and secure the luggage compartment floor (1).

Set 5 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor And Bore Holes Area

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Set 3 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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Set 11 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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Set six 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 10: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Left Section Bore Holes Area

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