41 34 041 Replacing Tail Panel: Notes

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Read contents of 41 00... 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

Strip down vehicle. See 41 34 041 STRIPPING OPERATIONS - REPLACING TAIL PANEL .

Observe procedure repair stage 2. See 41 00... REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 2 .

Following new body parts are required (refer to 41 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

(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	36
Punch rivets N4	14
EMC screws	10
Cavity sealing wax remover
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removing rear trim panel

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Weld Joints Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2) from inside.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove rear trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Blind Rivets Bore Holes Areas

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

NOTE: On vehicles with a SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING , also check the bumper guide for correct seating.

In areas (1) to (5), set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets.

Area	Number
1	1 of
2	3 of
3	5 of
4	total of 8
5	total of 6

IMPORTANT: No blind rivets must be fitted in area of dimension a!
Dimension A = 15 cm

In area (1), set two bore holes Ø 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 5: Identifying Blind Rivets Bore Holes Area

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IMPORTANT: Do not grind new parts and body 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 (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area To Bonding Surfaces

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Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area To Bonding Surfaces

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Fit rear trim panel.

NOTE: When fitting rear trim panel, ensure that there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.
Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

In areas (1) and (2) rivet rear trim panel with N4 punch rivets.

In area (2) rivet from the luggage compartment (new part) out with punch rivets.

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Rivet Areas

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Area	Number
1	5
2	2

Graphic similar.

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

Then mount support for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel.

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with support.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Fig 9: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Areas

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Fig 10: Identifying EMC Screws Areas

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Schematic diagram on F13. Identical procedure.

After hardening of the adhesive install 10 EMC screws in the areas shown. See 41 00... EMC SCREWS .