41 34 041 Replacing Tail Panel: Notes

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Observe procedure REPAIR STAGE 2 .

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear trim, complete

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim (Complete)

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
Blind rivets N3	16
Blind rivets N6	8
Punch rivets N4	15
EMC screws	9
Cavity sealing wax remover
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removing rear trim panel

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

Picture show side panel removed for an improved overview.

Fig 2: Marking Severance Cut In Accordance With Specified Measurements

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 20 mm from component edge of wheel arch.

Dimension b = approx. 60 mm from the edge of recess.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove rear trim panel.

NOTE: Install new part overlapping in area of severance cut.

New part preparation

Mark severance cuts on new part according to vehicle with approx. 20 mm extra material (adhesive flange) and cut.

The new part must not cover the adjacent wheel arch component. Adjust flange area accordingly.

Fig 3: Marking Severance Cuts On New Part According To Vehicle

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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

In areas (1), set 24 holes with a diameter of 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

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 4: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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Fig 5: Installing Rear Trim Panel Blind Rivets Areas

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Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets.

In area (1), use blind rivets N3.

In area (2), use blind rivets N6.

NOTE: When mounting rear trim panel, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Punch Rivets Areas

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

In area (2), rivet rear trim panel with a total of 11 punch rivets N4.

NOTE: After hardening of the adhesive install two EMC SCREWS in area (2).

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 7: Identifying Rear Panel Adhesive Application Area

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Fig 8: Identifying EMC Screws Installation Area

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After adhesive has hardened, install 9 EMC screws in areas (1) and (4).

Area	Number
1	1
2	1
3	1
4	total of 3