41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling with hybrid cars

Read contents of BODY .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 2!

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Rear trim panel

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
Blind rivets N3	14
Punch rivets N4	25
EMC screws	7
Cavity sealing wax remover
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removing rear trim panel:

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Open welded connections (1).

Open brazed connections (2).

Open spot weld adhesive joints (3).

Remove rear trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections, Brazed Connections And Spot Weld Adhesive Joints

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New part preparation:

Adjust rear trim panel in combination with rear lid and rear lights to fit and secure.

Set five 4.8 mm holes for blind rivets in each of areas (1).

Set 4 holes in areas (2).

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Blind Rivets Areas And Holes Areas

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

Installing rear trim panel:

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets.

NOTE: When mounting rear trim panel, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Fig 4: Identifying Punch Rivets Areas

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Use 11 punch rivets in area (1).

Use 14 punch rivets in area (2).

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

Install support for bumper trim until the adhesive has hardened.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Areas

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Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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After hardening of the adhesive in areas shown (1), INSTALL 7 EMC SCREWS .