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41 12 557 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Middle Section (Tail Panel Removed)

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE 

Observe procedure for (REPAIR STAGE 2) !

Following new body parts are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Tray
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Material Quantity
Adhesive K5a 2
Blind rivets N3 17
EMC screws 6
Cleaning agent R1 1
Sealant D1  

Removal of luggage compartment floor 

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Welded Connections Area
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New part preparation 

Adjust new part in conjunction with tail panel and secure.

In areas (1) and (2) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Area Number
1 5 of
2 7

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Welded Connections Areas
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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installation of luggage compartment floor: 

Clean all  bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

After hardening of the adhesive install 6 EMC SCREWS  in the areas shown (1).

Fig 4: Identifying EMC Screws Adhesive Areas
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