MG5 raised boot cover

[Tom McConnell]

I have raised the boot cover/carpet on my MG5 by 10cm using 2*5cm thick closed call foam blocks, 2m * 1.2m in size

This is the closed call foam I bought.
Amazon product ASIN B077JGZXR6
I cut it to 100cm wide and 85cm deep ( front to back) and cut out the center to make a storage area and cut off two diagonal pieces at the boot lip so it would fit better. This was repeated with the remaining foam block from the same sheet.

I also bought a 4mm sheet of Correx (corrugated plastic) , 2.4m * 1.2m , which is the same material used as the backing to stiffen the carpet cover. I will use this as extra support for the carpet cover. Amazon product ASIN B074SY1X5R
Here are 3 photos, 1st with a single 5cm foam block and the 2nd with 2 foam blocks (charging cable in the new storsge area) and the 3rd with the rear seats folded down and seat swab removed so completely flat.

There is still a small lip up to the seat backs which an additional thinner foam sheet would fix or additional piece of correx.

Enjoy,

 

[Les burrows]

I have raised the boot cover/carpet on my MG5 by 10cm using 2*5cm thick closed call foam blocks, 2m * 1.2m in size

This is the closed call foam I bought.
Amazon product ASIN B077JGZXR6
I cut it to 100cm wide and 85cm deep ( front to back) and cut out the center to make a storage area and cut off two diagonal pieces at the boot lip so it would fit better. This was repeated with the remaining foam block from the same sheet.

I also bought a 4mm sheet of Correx (corrugated plastic) , 2.4m * 1.2m , which is the same material used as the backing to stiffen the carpet cover. I will use this as extra support for the carpet cover. Amazon product ASIN B074SY1X5R
Here are 3 photos, 1st with a single 5cm foam block and the 2nd with 2 foam blocks (charging cable in the new storsge area) and the 3rd with the rear seats folded down and seat swab removed so completely flat.

There is still a small lip up to the seat backs which an additional thinner foam sheet would fix or additional piece of correx.

Enjoy,

Hi Tom nice job can I ask how did you remove the rear seat swab ?
Thank you
Les

 

[Tom McConnell]

Removing the rear seat swab is easy, just lift the front up and a couple of metal retaining lugs at the front of each seat section will release and then lift the front up more and move it forward. There is a single retaining lug in the centre of the rear of the swab that slides under the seat back.

The seat swab does have to be removed from position to fold the seat backs flat.

Tom

 

[Tom McConnell]

My next job is to use the foam off cuts to create an extra layer between the two 5cm thick foam layers, so the carpet will be raised some more. I will use spray contact adhesive to glue the three layers together to create one foam spacer.

 

[Les burrows]

Removing the rear seat swab is easy, just lift the front up and a couple of metal retaining lugs at the front of each seat section will release and then lift the front up more and move it forward. There is a single retaining lug in the centre of the rear of the swab that slides under the seat back.

The seat swab does have to be removed from position to fold the seat backs flat.

Tom

Thanks for the info Tom
Les

 

[Les burrows]

Removing the rear seat swab is easy, just lift the front up and a couple of metal retaining lugs at the front of each seat section will release and then lift the front up more and move it forward. There is a single retaining lug in the centre of the rear of the swab that slides under the seat back.

The seat swab does have to be removed from position to fold the seat backs Flat

Hi tom sorry to trouble you again with this one but I have pulled & pushed the rear seat swab on my MG5 and it won’t move so I’m asking if possible could you post a short video or some pictures of this happening for me and others in the forum many thanks
Les

 

[Tom McConnell]

Hi Les, Sure I can do that.

Currently the MG5 is off the road due to the air conditioning having failed and awaiting parts from China which may take a month. So it is stuck at the dealer. The air con also cools the battery which is essential.

The rear seat swab just needs a firm tug upwards from the middle of each seat.

 

[Les burrows]

Hi tom ok I’ll have another pull so sorry to hear of the problem with the car and hope you get it sorted sooner than later A month you say that’s bad news I hope MG have given you a load car
Les

 

[Tom McConnell]

Hi tom ok I’ll have another pull so sorry to hear of the problem with the car and hope you get it sorted sooner than later A month you say that’s bad news I hope MG have given you a load car
Les

I am told that the parts will arrive at the dealer from China on Monday or Tuesday and the car will be available by end of play Thursday.....hopefully !

 

[thefunkystoat]

Finally finished the raised boot floor.

 

[Cocijo]

Very neat! Puts me to shame!

 

[thefunkystoat]

Very neat! Puts me to shame!

It’s all fine until the kids get near it.

 

[Johng31]

Finally finished the raised boot floor. View attachment 2912View attachment 2913View attachment 2914

Wow that looks great, how did you create that?

 

[thefunkystoat]

Wow that looks great, how did you create that?

Post in thread 'MG5 - future enhancements'
MG5 - future enhancements

 

[Johng31]

Post in thread 'MG5 - future enhancements'
MG5 - future enhancements

Cheers

 

[Stuwit46]

I have raised the boot cover/carpet on my MG5 by 10cm using 2*5cm thick closed call foam blocks, 2m * 1.2m in size

This is the closed call foam I bought.
Amazon product ASIN B077JGZXR6
I cut it to 100cm wide and 85cm deep ( front to back) and cut out the center to make a storage area and cut off two diagonal pieces at the boot lip so it would fit better. This was repeated with the remaining foam block from the same sheet.

I also bought a 4mm sheet of Correx (corrugated plastic) , 2.4m * 1.2m , which is the same material used as the backing to stiffen the carpet cover. I will use this as extra support for the carpet cover. Amazon product ASIN B074SY1X5R
Here are 3 photos, 1st with a single 5cm foam block and the 2nd with 2 foam blocks (charging cable in the new storsge area) and the 3rd with the rear seats folded down and seat swab removed so completely flat.

There is still a small lip up to the seat backs which an additional thinner foam sheet would fix or additional piece of correx.

Enjoy,

Great work, is that with the rear bench removed?

 

[Stuwit46]

Just seen previous thread