Replacing Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)

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

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE. 

Follow procedure for REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 2 .

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

1. Luggage compartment floor, rear

The following consumables are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG) .

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

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Removal: 

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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.

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In areas (1) to (3), set bore holes Ø4.2 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.

Installation: 

Clean all  bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

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