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: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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

Fig 2: Identifying Punch Rivet Area

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In area (1) set 3 punch rivets N4.

Fig 3: Identifying Punch Rivet N4 Area

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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

Spread emerging adhesive on all adhesive areas. Remove excess adhesive.

Seal adhesive areas and blind rivets with sealant.

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

Fig 5: Identifying EMC Screw Areas

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