41 12 653 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Left Section (Rear Side Panel And Tail Panel Removed)

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Following new body parts are required (see BMW ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Luggage compartment floor, left section

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor
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Removal

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 Mark Severance Cut And Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove luggage compartment floor (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Luggage Compartment Floor

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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 Material Cut, Metal Section And Welded Connections Area

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Installation

Install new part and weld.