41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

STRIP DOWN vehicle

The following new body parts are required (refer to BMW ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) Rear trim panel

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
R1 cleaning agent	1
Blind rivets N3	37
Punch rivets N4	20
EMC screws	10
Sealant D1
Cavity wax remover

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel

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Removing rear trim panel

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

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Mark cutting line (1) on lower edge of sheet metal panel (2) and cut out.

Open welded connections in area (3).

NOTE: Changed joining sequence: Install new component from the outside overlapping in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sheet Metal Panel, Cutting Line And Welded Connections Area

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New part preparation

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.

IMPORTANT: Version with automatic tailgate activation:
Risk of damage to spindle drive: only move rear lid slowly by hand.

In areas (1) to (4) set 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets:

Area	Number
1	9
2	9 of
3	3 of
4	4

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Blind Rivets Holes Area

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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.

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trim Panel And Punch Rivets N4 Area

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Use punch rivets N4 in areas (1) and (2):

Area	Number
1	7
2	13

IMPORTANT: No blind rivets may be used in areas (4)! Areas (4) = 10 cm

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

Then install carrier for bumper trim to secure rear trim panel carrier.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Areas

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Fig 6: Identifying EMC Screws Areas

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After hardening of the adhesive install 10 EMC SCREWS in the areas (1).