41 34 041 Tail Panel Complete Replacement

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Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure  must be followed here.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Rear trim, complete
• (2) End panel, rear lights base, left and right
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim, Complete And End Panel, Rear Lights Base, Left And Right

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Brazed Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1) on inside of luggage compartment on left and right.

Remove plate (2) and tail panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas And Plate

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