Retrofitting false floor

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redbull_a2

A2OC Donor
Was wondering if anyone can advise how to retrofit the rear false floor. I have all the parts but I have to remove them from my other car. Is there any step by step instructions on how to do it ? I might attempt to do it myself.

Thanks

Paul
 
Thanks for that, I found the same guide but was hoping for step by step guide with pics :) only bit that concerns me is removing the panels etc breaking bits springs to mind. But I've got to learn somewhere.
 
Hi,

my experience is that the metal clips hold stronger than the strength of the plastic brackets which go between the trim panel and clips. Just pulling is likely to cause some or all of the plastic brackets and / or the fixings on the trim to brake. The one by the boot opening and by the seatbelt real seem to be the most vulnerable. A hot glue gun is useful to reattach the broken bits :)

To remove with a low risk of breaking something you need to prise the clips out at the point at which the clip is sited in the car body which unfortunately means you need to know exactly where the clips are before you take the panel off and you can't see where they are until you have taken the panel off.

I will photograph and post a picture later of the reverse side of a spare trim panel to identify where the clips are.

regards

Andrew
 
Hi,

in the photo I have indicated the position of the 3 metal spring clips which need to be unfastened when removing the trim. You will note that the white plastic piece by the access hole for the rear lights is missing as it broke on removal.

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You will also notice that there is a spike or post sticking out of the top right clip bracket in the photo. On refitting, you will need to engage the post in the hole in the bodywork of the car before trying to press the clips home.

regards

Andrew
 
Just an added note on the false boot floor.
Vehicles that are not fitted with this feature during manufacture do not have all of the locations populated by captive nuts, only the positions in the wheel arches do.

When we carry out false floor upgrades, we have a special tool to insert captive riv-nuts to all the empty locations ensuring the correct fitment of the support brackets. This guarantees no rattles and the floor can be used to its full capacity - yet another little detail that sets A2 Cars above the rest.

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blue skies
tony
 
Here I am! I did the false floor retrofit.
It went well. I can't remember if I took photos of the whole process. I'll dig around and come back with some photos.
Just like Tony/A2 Cars says, there aren't captive nuts for all the bolts. I used some standard nuts, not as OEM as if A2 Cars would do it I guess.
 
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