Preparation Of New Part

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Mark new luggage compartment floor part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Carry over the work steps shown symmetrically to the other side of the car.

Adjust new parts in combination with tail panel to fit and secure.

Saloon and Coupe only:

In area (1) set seven 4.2 mm diameter bore holes for blind rivets.

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Areas (Saloon And Coupe Only)

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Touring only:

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

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Areas (Touring Only)

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