41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor Section (Rear Panel Or Side Panel Removed)

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Following new body parts are required - (1) Rear wheel arch. Following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Rear Wheel Arch

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Required Consumables

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Blind rivets N3	15
CleanerR1	1
Sealing compoundD1

Removal of luggage compartment floor

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Open Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in area (1). Remove the boot floor.

Fig 3: Remove The Boot Floor

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NOTE: Sidewall hidden for purposes of clarity.

New part preparation

Adjust new part in combination with tail panel and side wall to fit and secure. In areas (1) to (3), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3:

Fig 4: In Areas (1) To (3), Set 4.2 Mm Dia. Holes For Blind Rivets (1 Of 2)

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Holes For Blind Rivets

Area	Number
1	1
2	1
3	3

In areas (1) to (3), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3

Fig 5: In Areas (1) To (3), Set 4.2 Mm Dia. Holes For Blind Rivets (2 Of 2)

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Holes For Blind Rivets

Area	Number
1	4
2	4
3	1

Remove new part again and deburr holes.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installation of luggage compartment floor

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1. Apply adhesive on all bonding and riveting surfaces. Install new part and rivet with blind rivets. When installing the new part, make sure that all bonding surfaces have sufficient adhesive.