41 12 535 Replacing Complete Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Following new body parts are required :

Luggage compartment floor
Support, luggage compartment floor, left
Support, luggage compartment floor, right
Holder, spare wheel

Fig 1: Body Parts Components
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NOTE: There is a visible warping of the material in areas (1). This is created during production and is not evidence of any damage.

Fig 2: Visible Warping Of Material Areas

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View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open adhesive bond in area (2).

Installation:

Plug weld in area (2).

Fig 4: Open Weld Joints And Adhesive Bond Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open adhesive bond in area (2).

Installation:

Plug weld in area (2).

Fig 5: Open Weld Joints And Adhesive Bond Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut frame side member on left and right.

Measurement a=150 mm from center point of bore with dia. 20 mm.

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCING PANEL at all severance cuts.

Fig 6: Center Point Of Bore Measurement

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Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2) on both sides of vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Do not shorten height of bushing in area (2).
Grind bushing down to nominal diameter only.

Fig 7: Open Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Cut luggage compartment floor in area (2) next to spot flange.

Fig 8: Open Weld Joints And Cut Luggage Compartment Floor Area

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Open adhesive connection on both sides of vehicle in area (1).

Installation:

Spot-weld in areas (1).

Fig 9: Adhesive Connection On Both Sides Of Vehicle Area

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Installation:

Adjust luggage compartment floor to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Before welding in, also adjust tail panel, rear lid and rear lights to fit.

Fit new part in area (1) from above.

Plug weld in area (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Plug Weld Area

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