Installing Rear Trim Panel

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Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets.

NOTE: When mounting rear trim panel, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Use 12 punch rivets in area (1).

Use 15 punch rivets in area (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Punch Rivets Area

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Press rear trim panel in areas (1) and (2) and remove emerging adhesive.

Until the adhesive hardens:

In the area (1) install hinges for tailgate lower section

In the area (2) install support for bumper panel.

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with support and hinges.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Section Tailgate Hinges And Bumper Panel Support Areas

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Fig 3: Identifying EMC Screws Installing Area On Hardening Adhesive

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After the adhesive hardens, install 7 EMC SCREWS in areas shown (1).