41 34 041 Replacing Complete Tail Panel

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:

• (1) Rear trim

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

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Open weld joints in area (1).

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Installation: 

Adjust rear trim panel (1) in combination with tailgate and rear lights to fit and secure.

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Important!  Retaining screws must not be used in area (1)

In areas (2) to (5) set 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets:

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Holes For Blind Rivets 

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Installing rear trim panel: 

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1. Apply adhesive K5b to bonding surfaces.

Install rear trim panel (1) to fit and secure. Make sure there is sufficient adhesive on the bonding surfaces. Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

In area (1) use 8 punch rivets N5 offset on both sides.

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In area (1) set 4 punch rivets N4.

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In area of rear light secure new part until adhesive hardens.

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Press rear trim panel in areas (1) and remove emerging adhesive. Then install carrier for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel carrier.

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After hardening of the adhesive install 9 EMC screws in the areas shown.

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