Removing and installing luggage compartment floor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6Z1

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• To aid later reinstallation, it is recommended to mark the positions of the crash reinforcements at left and right.
• Prior to bolting on the right and left crash reinforcements, align them according to the markings made in the process of their removal.Threaded connections secured with sealing paint need to be sealed again after removal‏.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear lid .
2. Remove right and left side panels .
3. Remove rear cross panel .
4. Disconnect connectors, unclip and detach all lines, and lay them to one side.
5. Remove relay carrier and fuse holder from luggage compartment floor Electrical system97Lines; Relay carriers, fuse holders; Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse holders.

6. Remove telematics control unit J499Electrical system97Control units; Overview of fitting locations - control units.
7. Unscrew bolts (1) securing roof to monocoque. [Note: To aid later reinstallation, it is recommended to mark the positions of the crash reinforcements at left and right.]
8. Unscrew bolts (2) (qty. 4) from right crash reinforcement.
9. Unscrew bolts (3) (qty. 4) from left crash reinforcement.
10. With aid of second mechanic, carefully swing out luggage compartment floor with plenum chamber (1) in direction of (arrow). [Note: Prior to bolting on the right and left crash reinforcements, align them according to the markings made in the process of their removal.Threaded connections secured with sealing paint need to be sealed again after removal‏.]

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