41 12 535 Rear Luggage Compartment Floor Complete Replacement (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: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor, Support And Holder
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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: Material Warping Area

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View from vehicle floorpan:

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joints Opening Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open adhesive bond in area (2).

Installation:

Plug weld in area (2).

Fig 4: Adhesive Bond Opening 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: Weld Joint Opening 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: Severance Cut 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 In Areas (1) And (2) On Both Sides Of Vehicle

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

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

Fig 8: Luggage Compartment Floor Cutting Area

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

Installation:

Spot-weld in areas (1).

Fig 9: Spot-Weld In Areas (1)

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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: Plug Weld In Area (1)

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