41 34 041 Tail Panel Complete Replacement

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Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A specific procedure must be followed here.

Following new body parts are required:

Rear trim, complete
End panel, rear lights base, left and right

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim And End Panel
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Brazed Joints Areas And Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1) on inside of luggage compartment on left and right.

Remove plate (2) and tail panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate And Tail Panel

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