New Part Preparation

Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cut And Stampings Fitting Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in radius and cut.

Fit stampings in area (2) on the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Section And Weld Joints Area

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Adjust new parts, side members to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount.

Fig 4: Bending Side Member End Panel

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Set down luggage compartment well (1) from above and adjust in combination with cross member (2) and tail panel to fit and secure.

In areas (1) to (4), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Compartment Well And Cross Member Blind Rivets Holes Area

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Installation note: 

After adhesive has hardened install 2 EMC SCREWS  each in areas (1) and (4).

Adjust side member to fit and secure.

In areas (1) to (4), set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Fig 6: Identifying Side Member Blind Rivets Holes Area

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Installation note: 

New parts are later welded in the area (5).

Adjust boot floor laterally (1) to fit and secure.

Set 5 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Boot Floor Laterally And Bore Holes Area

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Set 3 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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Set 11 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 9: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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