Cargo Area Separator Panel
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Cargo Area Separator Panel
Hello All
My new to me C5 Convertible came with a foam cargo area separator panel similar to this:
There was a black "compression rod" installed the trunk area that appears to have been used to support the panel across the top. This rod has come loose and is rolling around in the cargo area. Before I simply pull it out and throw it away, does this really serve a purpose, or was the simply an idea of the P.O.?
My new to me C5 Convertible came with a foam cargo area separator panel similar to this:
There was a black "compression rod" installed the trunk area that appears to have been used to support the panel across the top. This rod has come loose and is rolling around in the cargo area. Before I simply pull it out and throw it away, does this really serve a purpose, or was the simply an idea of the P.O.?
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Don't throw the compression rod out, just yet. The top of the foam separator panel tends to get push backward due to air pressure inside the cabin, at least is does in my FRC. See if you can reuse the compression rod. I have thought about installing a section of L bracket on the bottom of the cross bracket to hold the foam separator panel in place in my car.
