New part preparation

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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 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor 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.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Member Blind Rivets Holes Area

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