Install rear center section and outer section - AR64.20-P-1000-04TA

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TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number	Designation				Model 211.2
BE60.00-P-1003-01F	Gap dimension	Trunk lid to rear fender, top	Dimension "J"	mm	-
		Trunk lid to rear lamp unit	Dimension "K"	mm	-
		Trunk lid to bumper	Dimension "L"	mm	-
		Rear fender to rear lamp unit	Dimension "M"	mm	2.5 (±1)
		Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit	Dimension "N"	mm	-
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01TA
BE60.00-P-1005-01F	Gap dimension	Liftgate spoiler/roof	Dimension "P"	mm	7 (-0.5/+1)
		Rear-end door to rear fender	Dimension "Q"	mm	4.5 (±1)
		Taillamp in rear-end door to taillamp	Dimension "R"	mm	5 (±1)
		Rear-end door to bumper	Dimension "S"	mm	6 (±1.5)
		Rear window and D-pillar	Dimension "T"	mm	4.5 (±1)
		Front door to roof	Dimension "U"	mm	4.5 (-0.5/+1)
		Front door to roof	See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01TA

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Spacer (000 589 87 63 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A	Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml	A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20	A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A	Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container)	A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4 x 14	A 003 990 35 97

Install inner part of rear center section, taillamp outer section, spacers and lock striker.
Check gap dimensions and adjust:
Rear fender to taillamp

Rear-end door to rear fender

Taillamp in rear-end door to taillamp

Rear window to D-pillar

Use feeler gage.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Fender, Rear-End Door & Taillamp Gaps
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Fig 4: Identifying Rear Center Section Areas (Areas A & B)
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Drill ø 6.5 mm rivet holes (area X).
Remove outer part of rear center section and deburr rivet holes on both sides.
Deburr inner part of rear center section on both sides.
Inner part of rear center section (areas A and B).
Inner part of rear center section (area C and Y).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Center Section Areas (Areas C & Y)
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Install outer part of rear center section, fit and fix in place with clamping pliers and manual temporary fasteners.
Bolts can be used to fasten outer part of rear center section.
Rivet inner part of rear center section and outer section with Polygrip Ø 6.4 x 14 flat head rivets (area D).
Inner part of rear center section with outer section (area E).

Fig 6: Identifying Rear & Outer Center Section Riveted Areas (Area E)
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Fig 7: Identifying Lower Rear Center Section Riveted Areas (Areas F, G, H, I, J & K)
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Lower rear center section (areas F, G, H, I, J and K).