Installing The Tail Panel Outer Section And Inner Section

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• Install the inner section of the tail cowling.
• Weld new parts in the areas (1) to (3).

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• Weld the new parts in areas (1) and (2).

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Weld the new parts in the area (1).
  NOTE: For a better overview, the tail panel section is hidden.

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• Weld the new parts in areas (1) and (2).

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• Weld the new parts in areas (1) and (2).

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• Weld the new parts in the area (1).

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• Pre-clean the bonding surfaces on the vehicle and on the new part.
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  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Clean the bonding surfaces on the vehicle and on the new part.
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  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Apply adhesive to the bonding surfaces.
  ADHESIVE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Body adhesive K5

  195 ml

  83195A59935

• Install the outer section of the tail cowling.

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• Rivet new parts in the areas (1) and (2) with blind rivets N3.

  Area (3) = bonded connection.

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  Blind rivet N3  Ø 4 mm; clamping area 1-3 mm

  83190301421

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• Rivet the new part in area (1) with blind rivets N3.
• Weld the new part in the area (2).

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• Rivet the tail cowling in the areas (1) and (2) with punch rivets N4.

  Area	Number
  1	16
  2	9

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  Punch rivet N4  Ø 3 mm; 4 mm long

  83192457307

  Installing the EMC screw 

• Drill the hole with a diameter of 4.2 mm after the adhesive completely hardens.
• Screw in the EMC screw.
• Seal the EMC screw with the sealant.
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  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310ml

  83422409985

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Avoid contact of the escaped adhesive with the support for the bumper cover. Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.
• Press in the tail cowling in area (1) and remove the emerging adhesive.
• Attach the support for bumper cover.
• After the adhesive has hardened, install 3 EMC screws in the areas (2) shown.
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  screw  EMC screw, SF Plus, M5x15

  83190301639

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ACTIVATE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALL FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .