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Removal of luggage compartment floor

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View from below.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Weld Joints Area
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Fig 2: Identifying Outer Metal Panel Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connection Area
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Mark severance cut (1) approx. 6 mm from edge of component of front luggage compartment floor and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.
Open welded connections in area (2).
Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Installation note:

Luggage compartment floor is installed with overlap in area of severance cut (1).