41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section

Read contents of SAFETY INFORMATION  and BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE 

Procedure OBSERVE  repair stage 2!

The following new body parts are required:

• (1) Rear trim panel

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing rear trim panel 

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

Open welded connections (1).

Open brazed connections (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connection Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Open bonded connections in areas (2).

Remove rear trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connection Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

New part preparation 

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

In areas (1) to (3), set 4.8 mm dia. holes for blind rivets:

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivet Bore Hole Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installing rear trim panel 

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets.

Fig 5: Identifying Punch Rivet Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use 12 punch rivets in area (1).

Use 15 punch rivets in area (2).

Press rear trim panel in areas (1) and (2) and remove emerging adhesive.

Until the adhesive hardens:

In the area (1) install hinges for tailgate lower section

In the area (2) install support for bumper panel.

Fig 6: Installing Hinges And Support For Bumper Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 7: Identifying EMC Screws Installation Area

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After the adhesive hardens, install 7 EMC SCREWS  in areas shown (1).