Removing Luggage Compartment Floor

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

Mark severance cuts (1) at edge of 20 mm diameter bore hole.

Cut frame side member (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Severance Cut And Frame Side Member

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Mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut only outer panels.

Open welded connections in areas (2) and remove luggage compartment floor (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Severance Cuts And Welding Areas

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Saloon and Coupe only:

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Areas (Saloon And Coupe Only)

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Touring only:

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas (Touring Only)

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

Before welding in side member, also adjust tail panel, tailgate and rear lights to fit.

Fig 5: Identifying Side Member Welding Areas

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Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Cut side member (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Severance Cut And Frame Side Member

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