41 34 042 Replacing outer section of rear apron (partial replacement - middle)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

Following new body parts are required:

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES MATERIAL REFERENCE CHART

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Skin Rear Trim

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Removing rear trim panel

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

Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Distance (A) = 180 mm.

Open brazed joint in area (1) by grinding.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Brazed Joint Area Dimension

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Preparation of new part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle + 20 mm extra material in each case and cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Holes For Blind Rivets Areas

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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

Set thirteen 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets in areas (1).

Remove new part again and deburr holes.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installing rear panel

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

Apply adhesive K5a to bonding surfaces (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trim Panel And Rivet With Blind Rivets N3

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Mount rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets N3 (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Rivet Rear Panel With Punch Rivets N4

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In areas (1) to (3) rivet rear panel with punch rivets N4.

Refer to table below for number.

RIVET NUMBERS REFERENCE CHART