Preparing New Part

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Adhesive technology in the area of the outer skin (not for structural adhesion):
The bonding surfaces of the new parts may not sharpened or ground.
For more information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions

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

Make separating cut (1) as shown.
Bend section (2) inwards on bend line (3) in the arrow direction.
N.B.: Do not bend back the sheet metal cutout (2) until after the final installation of the new part. Two blind rivets are installed in the area (2). Make the bores for them only after the final assembly of the new part and bending the cutouts back.

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If necessary, increase size of bores (1) by a maximum of 10 mm in diameter.

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Adjust the new part in combination with tailgate and tail lights and secure it.

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Areas (1) to (3): Set diameter of bores to 4.2 mm for blind rivet.

Area	Number
1	4
2	3
3	4

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Areas (1) to (3): Set diameter of bores to 4.2 mm for blind rivet.

Area	Number
1	4
2	2
3	3

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Areas (1) and (2): Make 4 bores of Ø 4.2 mm for blind rivet.

Area	Number
1	1
2	3

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Prepare areas (1) to (3) for joining by means of the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).
Remove new parts and deburr bores.

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Prepare bonding surfaces.

Preparing the steel surface (used part and new part) for non-structural adhesive bond

Do not sand the bonding surface.
Do not sand the bonding surface down to the bare metal.
Clean coarse dirt from the bonding surfaces.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324

Clean bonding surface. Adhere to the air drying time of 2 min!
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217