41 34 041 Replacing Tail Panel

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN vehicle.

Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear trim panel

The following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
Blind rivets N3	22
Punch rivets N4	2
Punch rivets N5	8
EMC screws	6
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1	1
Cavity wax remover

Removing rear trim panel

Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 2: Locating Welded Connections

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Release the welded connections in areas (1) and remove the tail panel.

Fig 3: Locating Welded Connections

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New part preparation

Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.

Mark area (1) in accordance with dimensions 15 x 20 mm and cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Area

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The bore holes (1) can be enlarged slightly if necessary.

Diagram similar.

Fig 5: Identifying Bore Holes

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

Adjust rear trim panel in combination with rear lid and rear lights to fit and secure.

Fig 6: Sliding-In Rear Trim Panel

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In area (1) set seven 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets.

IMPORTANT: Retaining screws must not be used in area in area of tailgate seal.

Fig 7: Identifying Area For Setting Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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In area (1) create four 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets:

Installation note:

When installing, insert the blind rivets from the outside to the inside.

Fig 8: Identifying Area For Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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On both vehicle sides, prepare areas (1) for MAG welding.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 9: Identifying MAG Welding Areas

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Installing rear trim panel:

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Do not apply adhesive on either vehicle side in area (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Adhesive Exclusion Area

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

When inserting new parts, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Fig 11: Sliding-In Rear Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT: Three-plate connection.
In area (1) use 8 punch rivets N5 offset on both sides.

Fig 12: Identifying Area For Punch Rivets

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In area (1) set one punch rivet N4.

Fig 13: Identifying Area For Punch Rivet

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Press rear trim panel in areas (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.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Fig 14: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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On each vehicle side, introduce 2 MAG weld seams (1). Length approx. 20 mm.

Fig 15: Identifying MAG Welding Areas

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After hardening of the adhesive install 6 EMC SCREWS in the areas (1).

Fig 16: Identifying Installation Area For EMC Screws

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