Remove Luggage Space Tray And Left Side Rail

• Open welded connections in area (1)  .

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
• Undo self-tapping screws (1)  .
• Release welded connections in areas (2)  .
• Release bonded connection in area (3)  .

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• Undo self-tapping screws (1)  .
• Open welded connections in area (2)  .
• Release bonded connection in area (3)  .
• Mark severance cut (4)  according to schematic diagram and disconnect. Do not damage the (5)  aluminum side member.

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• Open welded connections in area (1)  .
• Mark severance cut (2)  according to schematic diagram and disconnect. Cut through side rail completely.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: Open riveted joints (41 00).
• Loosen self-tapping screws and bonded connection in area (1)  .
• Release the bonded rivet connection in area (2)  .
• Release the welded connection in area (3)  from the inside.
• Open welded connections in area (4)  and remove the support (5)  .

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Release the self-tapping screw and bonded connection in the area (1)  .
• Release welded connections in areas (2)  .
• (3)  Remove luggage compartment floor.

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• Release adhesive compounds in the areas (1)  and (2)  . Do not damage the (3)  aluminum side member.

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• Release the bonded rivet connection in area (1)  . Do not damage the (2)  aluminum side member.

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• Release the bonded rivet connection in area (1)  .
• Remove side rail support section (2)  .

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