41 34 041 Replacing Complete Tail Panel

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Read general service information under BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN vehicle.

NOTE: Observe procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2) .

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear trim panel

Additionally required parts (not pictured):

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES REFERENCE CHART

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
R1 cleaning agent	1
Blind rivets N3	16
Punch rivets N4	6
Punch rivets N5	8
EMC screws	2
Sealant D1
Cavity wax remover

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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Removing tail panel

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

Open weld joints in area (1) from inside.

Open welded connections in area (2).

Open brazed joints in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Welding And Brazed Joint Areas

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Preparation of new part

Slide in rear trim panel (1) from bottom upwards. Adjust in combination with tailgate and rear lights to fit and secure.

Fig 3: Sliding Rear Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT: Retaining screws must not be used in area (1)

In areas (2 to 5) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets N3:

RIVETS AREAS REFERENCE CHART

Area	Number
2	1
3	2
4	3
5	2

Fig 4: Identifying Blind Rivet Holes Area

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Remove new part and deburr bore holes.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Installing rear trim panel

Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Slide in rear trim panel (1) from bottom upwards.

In so doing, pay attention to adhesive.

Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

Fig 5: Sliding Rear Trim Panel

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In area (1) alternately set 8 punch rivets N5.

Fig 6: Areas For Setting Punch Rivets N5

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In area (1) set 3 punch rivets N4.

Fig 7: Areas For Setting Punch Rivets N4

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Press rear trim panel in area (1) and remove emerging adhesive.

Before the adhesive hardens, install the support for the bumper panel.

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with support.

Spread emerging adhesive on all adhesive areas. Remove excess adhesive.

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Pressing Area

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After adhesive has hardened:

In areas (1), fit 2 EMC SCREWS .

Fig 9: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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