Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Base

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Procedure OBSERVE  repair stage 2!

For stripping and rebuilding operations, refer to surrounding texts on KSD (flat rate unit number 41 12 190).

Following new body parts are required (see Electronic Parts Catalogue):

• (1) Luggage compartment floor, left section

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Removal 

Mark severance cut (1) next to reinforcement (2) and disconnect.

Open welded connections in area (3).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove the luggage compartment floor.

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New part preparation 

Mark severance cut at luggage compartment floor in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 15 mm extra material and cut (1).

Adjust luggage compartment floor in combination with side panel and tail panel to fit.

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Installation 

Install new part and weld in area (1).

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Weld new part in area (1).

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