41 12 651 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Left Section (Tail Panel Or Side Wall Removed)

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue):

(1) Luggage compartment floor, left section

Fig 1: Identifying Left Section Of Luggage Compartment Floor
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Removing luggage compartment floor on left

Graphic shows side wall partially removed for purposes of clarity.

Mark severance cut (1) at component edge and cut.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connection Area And Severance Cut Mark At Component Edge

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connection Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove luggage compartment floor (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor And Welded Connection Areas

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Preparation of new part

Mark severance cut according to vehicle + 10 mm additional material and cut (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove metal section (3).

NOTE: Weld new part in area (4) overlapping.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Section, Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connection Area

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Installation of luggage compartment floor on left

Install new part and weld.