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 11 punch rivets in area (1).

Use 14 punch rivets in area (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rivet Areas

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

Install support for bumper trim until the adhesive has hardened.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel And Areas Of Emerging Adhesive

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

Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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