Installing rear trim panel

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Mount rear trim panel (1) and secure with blind rivets.

When inserting rear trim panel, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Blind Rivets

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Use punch rivets N4 in areas (1) and (2):

Area	Number
1	7
2	13

IMPORTANT: No blind rivets may be used in areas (4)! Areas (4) = 10 cm

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel In Areas

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

Then install carrier for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel carrier.

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with support.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Fig 3: Identifying EMC Screws

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After hardening of the adhesive install 10 EMC SCREWS in the areas (1).