41 34 037 Replacing outer section of rear apron (partial replacement)

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 (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Open brazed joint in area (2) by grinding.

Open weld joints in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Brazed, Weld Joints Areas And Severance Cut

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Preparation of new part

Mark severance cut (1) on new part in accordance with shape of side panel and cut.

Severance cut (2) of rear trim panel on car.

Open weld joints and remove component (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut Of Rear Trim Panel And Weld Joint Component

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Fig 4: Identifying Holes For Blind Rivets Areas

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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

Set eleven 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 trim panel:

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

Apply K5a adhesive to bonding surfaces (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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Fig 6: 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 7: Identifying Rivet Rear Trim Panel With Punch Rivets N4

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In areas (1) to (4) rivet rear trim panel with punch rivets N4.

Refer to table below for number.

RIVET NUMBERS REFERENCE CHART

Mount carrier for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel. (Remove carrier for bumper trim again after adhesive has dried).

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with crossmember!