41 34 060 Replacing Outer And Inner Tail Panel Sections: Notes

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL and observe relevant procedures.

Following new body parts are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim And Rear Trim, Inner

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints (1).

Open brazed joints (2).

Open spot weld bonding joints (3).

Remove rear trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Brazed Joint Areas

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Punch Rivets And Riveting Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1) to (3).

Remove inner rear trim panel section.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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