Installing rear trim panel

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

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Sheet Metal Angle On Rear Trim Panel

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Fit inner rear trim panel and rivet with sheet metal angle (1).

Fit outer rear trim panel and secure.

Rivet new part in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Riveted Areas

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Fit sheet metal angle (1).

Rivet new parts in areas (1) to (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Sheet Metal Angle And Riveted Areas

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Rivet new parts in areas (1) to (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Tail Panel Sections Riveted Areas

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Fig 5: Identifying Punch Rivets N4 Areas

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

Area	Number
1	7
2	17

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

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 cross-member!
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Adhesive Applying Area

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Fig 7: Identifying EMC Screws

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

After hardening of the adhesive, install 4 EMC screws in the areas (1).

Fig 8: Identifying EMC Screws Installing Areas

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