41 12 660 Replacing Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Luggage compartment floor, rear

The following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Luggage Compartment Floor

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

Removal:

Fig 2: Identifying Areas For Setting Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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Release welded connections in areas (1) to (3) and remove luggage compartment floor.

Preparation of new part:

Adjust new part in conjunction with tail panel and secure.

Fig 3: Identifying Areas For Setting Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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

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:

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

Fig 4: Identifying Areas For Installing EMC Screws

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