41 34 041 Replacing Complete Tail Panel

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Read contents of Body, General . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

(1) Rear trim

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Brazed Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Installation:

Slide in rear trim (1) from bottom upwards.

Fig 4: Sliding In Rear Trim From Bottom Upwards

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