41 34 041 Tail Panel Complete Replacement (Coupe)

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See BODY, GENERAL for general instructions.

STRIP DOWN vehicle.

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2

Following new body parts are required:

Rear trim

Fig 1: Rear Trim
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Weld And Brazed Joints Areas

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part:

MAG weld in areas (1).

Fig 4: MAG Weld Areas

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Installation:

Slide in rear trim (1) from bottom upwards.

Fig 5: Slide Rear Trim And Installation Direction

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