41 12 557 Replacing middle luggage compartment floor (tail panel has been removed)

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Observe procedure for (REPAIR STAGE 3) !

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear End

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Removal of luggage compartment floor

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

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2)

Fig 2: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Operation is described on the left side.

Right side identical.

General view for a better overview of the side member without closing panel.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Weld new part area (1) from below during installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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View from below:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove trunk floor.

Fig 4: Identifying Trunk Floor Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Open weld joints in areas (1) and remove components not required.

Adjust luggage compartment floor from below and in combination with tail panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Weld Joints Areas

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Installation of luggage compartment floor:

Install new part and weld.