Removing The Tail Panel

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Mark and make the separating cut (1) according to the dimension a. Disconnect only the outer panel.
Dimension a = approx. 20 mm below the component edge of the tail light stand.

NOTE: Install the new part overlapping in area of the separating cut.

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

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Release the welded connections in the areas (1) and (2) with the file belt sander.

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Release the welded connections in the area (1) with the file belt sander.

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Release welded connections in areas (1).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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Make the separating cut (1) according to the schematic diagram.
Release the welded connections (2) and remove the cut panel section (3).

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Release the welded connections in the areas (1) and (2) with the file belt sander and remove the tail panel inner part.

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