41 12 535 Replacing Complete Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)

Read contents of Body, General  . See 41 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Wheel arch, rear left and right
• (2) Side member, rear left and right
• (3) Side member, top left and right
• (4) Luggage compartment floor
  Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove middle lashing rail mounting (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Middle Lashing Rail Mounting

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View from below:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Dimension a = 10 mm

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Severance Cut Mark

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with previous severance cut and cut.

Installation: 

Adjust new parts to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Weld in reinforcing panels  at all severance cuts. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (STEEL PLATE) .

Fig 7: Identifying Severance Cut Mark

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