Installing Rear Trim Panel

Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Slide in rear trim panel (1) from bottom upwards.

In so doing, pay attention to adhesive.

Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

Fig 1: Sliding Rear Trim Panel

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In area (1) alternately set 8 punch rivets N5.

Fig 2: Areas For Setting Punch Rivets N5

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In area (1) set 3 punch rivets N4.

Fig 3: Areas For Setting Punch Rivets N4

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

Before the adhesive hardens, install the support for the bumper panel.

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

Spread emerging adhesive on all adhesive areas.

Remove excess adhesive.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Pressing Area

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After adhesive has hardened:

In areas (1), fit 2 EMC SCREWS .

Fig 5: Identifying EMC Screws Area

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