41 34 041 Replacing Tail Panel

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear trim panel

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
Blind rivets N3	36
Punch rivets N4	14
EMC screws	10
Cavity sealing wax remover
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removing rear trim panel

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

Open welded connections in area (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2) from inside.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections And Welded Joints

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove rear trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections

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New part preparation

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

NOTE: On vehicles with a SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING , also check the bumper guide for correct seating.

In areas (1) to (5), set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets.

Area	Number
1	1 of
2	3 of
3	5 of
4	total of 8
5	total of 6

IMPORTANT: No blind rivets must be fitted in area of Dimension "a".
Dimension "a" = 15 cm

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivet Bore Hole Areas And Blind Rivet Exclusion Area

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In area (1), set two bore holes Ø 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 5: Identifying Area For Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new parts and body 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 (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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Fit rear trim panel.

NOTE: When fitting rear trim panel, ensure that there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

In areas (1) and (2) rivet rear trim panel with N4 punch rivets.

Fig 8: Identifying Rivet Areas

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In area (2) rivet from the luggage compartment (new part) out with punch rivets.

Area	Number
1	5
2	2

Graphic similar.

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

Then mount support for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel.

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

Fig 9: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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After hardening of the adhesive install 10 EMC SCREWS in the areas shown.

Fig 10: Identifying Areas For EMC Screws

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