Prepare New Part

• Mark the separating cut (1)  on the new part according to the separating cut (2)  on the vehicle + 20 mm added material and cut

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• Adjust the luggage compartment floor and secure
• Prepare the joints in areas (1)  and (2)  using the bonded rivet method
• In the areas (1)  and (2)  , set 8 bores Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivet

  Area	Number
  1	5
  2	3

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• Prepare area (1)  for joining by glue rivet method
• In area (1)  , set 6 bores Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivet

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• Prepare area (1)  for joining by bonded rivet method
• In area (1)  , set a bore Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivet
• Remove new component. Deburr bores

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (steel surface) 

• Replace the coarse thread bolt (1)  and the threaded weld bolt (2) 

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt, threaded weld bolt

  Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the add-ons

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1)  and threaded weld bolt (2)  onto the new part

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Check ground pins and replace if necessary 

• Check the ground pins (1)  for stability and replace if necessary

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