Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Base (M4 Convertible)

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Procedure OBSERVE  repair stage 2!

Following new body parts are required (see applicable BMW Parts Catalog):

• (1) Luggage compartment floor, left section

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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.

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Preparation of new part: 

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

Prepare new part for joining by welding.

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).

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Weld new part in area (1).

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