Preparation Of New Part

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

Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Trim Panel Inner Section

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Set eleven Ø 4.8 mm holes in total for blind rivets in area (1).

Set 3 bore holes for blind rivets in area (2).

In area (4) prepare new part and vehicle for MAG weld (metal active gas).

Installation note: 

N4 In area (3) 2 punch rivets are used.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet And MAG Welding Areas

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In areas (1) and (2) prepare new part and vehicle for MAG weld (metal active gas).

Installation note: 

Area (1) not present on all vehicles.

In area (3) one punch rivet N4 is used.

Fig 3: Identifying MAG Weld And Punch Rivet Area

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Set five 4.8 mm holes for blind rivets in each of areas (1).

In areas (2), set 4 holes for blind rivets.

Remove new parts again and deburr holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Rivet Areas

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