New part preparation

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

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Metal Section And Welded Connections Area

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NOTE: To adjust new parts to fit, bend side member end plate (1) outwards slightly.

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

Fig 3: Bending Side Member End Plate

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Set down luggage compartment well and adjust in combination with cross member and tail panel to fit and secure.

In areas (1) and (2) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

Area	Number
1	5 of
2	8

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivets Hole Areas

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Adjust side member to fit and secure.

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

Area	Number
1	1
2	4
3	4
4	2

In area (5) prepare new parts for MAG welding.

Fig 5: Identifying Blind Rivets Hole Areas

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

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

Fig 6: Identifying Boot Floor And Bore Holes Area

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

Fig 7: 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 8: Identifying Bore Holes Area

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