Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Base

Read contents of body, general; refer to CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

For stripping and rigging operations, refer to surrounding text on KSD CD (FRU number 41 12 190).

Following new body parts are required (refer to appropriate parts information ):

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Removal

Mark severance cut (1) next to reinforcement (2) and disconnect.

Open welded connections in area (3).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove luggage compartment floor.

NOTE: Side wall and tail panel have been hidden for clarity.

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New part preparation

Mark severance cut at luggage compartment floor in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 15 mm extra material and cut (1).

Adjust luggage compartment floor in combination with side panel and tail panel to fit and secure.

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Installation

Install new part and weld in area (1).

NOTE: Side wall and tail panel have been hidden for clarity.

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Weld new part in area (1).

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