Preparation Of New Part

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Mark side member new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Adjust side member new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mount and with tail panel.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts on side members.

Most of operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Position and secure luggage compartment floor middle section from below.

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

Area	Number
1	9
2	6
3	6

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas

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Adjust luggage compartment floor to fit and secure.

In areas (1) to (3), set Ø4.2 mm bore holes for BLIND RIVETS N3 .

Area	Number
1	1
2	1
3	3

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas

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

Area	Number
1	4
2	4
3	1

Fig 3: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas

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In area (1), set four Ø 4.2 mm bore holes for blind rivets N3.

Remove new parts again and deburr holes.

NOTE: Side wall hidden for purposes of clarity.

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivets Area

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