51 13 399 Replacing rear-end trim section (M5)

IMPORTANT:

The INSTRUCTIONS on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Removed rear-end trim section must be disposed of in each case. Reattachment with adhesive tape is not permitted.

Removing rear-end trim section:

Release nuts (1).

Carefully detach rear-end trim section (2) from rear lid with special tool 00 9 318 (wedge) and hot air blower.

Fig 1: Removing Rear End Trim Section

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Fitting rear-end trim section:

Attach two magnetic tapes (1) on left/right in each case at distance (A) to rear lid.

A= approx. 30 mm

Fig 2: Fitting Rear End Trim Section (1 Of 2)

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Pull off liner* (1) only and kink all remaining liner protrusions outwards.

Place rear-end trim section (2) on rear lid and magnetic tapes (3).

NOTE: Make sure that adhesives tapes at top do not come into contact with rear lid.

Centre rear-end trim section (2).

Pull out magnetic tapes (3) and press on rear-end trim section (2) at top.

Remove liner* (4) and press on rear-end trim section (2) at top.

Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (hold time approx. 1 second).

* Liner is the protective film on a rear-end trim section.

Fig 3: Fitting Rear End Trim Section (2 Of 2)

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