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41 34 038 Replacing outer tail panel section

Read contents of SAFETY INFORMATION  and BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE 

Procedure observe REPAIR STAGE 2 .

Following new body parts are required:

Following CONSUMABLE  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim, Outer Skin
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Material Quantity
Adhesive K5a 2
Blind rivets N3 12
Punch rivets N4 16
EMC screws 5
Cavity sealing wax remover  
Cleaning agent R1 1
Sealant D1  

Removing rear trim panel 

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

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove rear trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Welded Connection Areas
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New part preparation 

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

Disconnect section (1) according to schematic diagram.

Changed joining sequence: New part is fitted and installed in the area (2) from outside.

Set area (2) on the new part and on the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Installation Areas
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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

Changed joining sequence: Work new part into position from outside at areas (1) and install.

In areas (1) to (3), create 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets N3.

Fig 4: Identifying Area For Setting Blind Rivet Bore Holes
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Area Number
1 3 of
2 1 of
3 4

Remove new part again and deburr bore 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 adhesive to bonding surfaces.

When inserting rear trim panel, make sure there is sufficient adhesive on bonding surfaces.

Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets N3.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Outer Skin Rivet Punching Areas
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Area Number
1 9
2 7

Mount support for bumper panel to secure rear trim panel.

IMPORTANT: Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with cross-member.

After hardening of the adhesive in areas (1), install a total of 5 EMC SCREWS .

Fig 6: Identifying EMC Screw Installation Areas
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