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

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Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 2!

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Rear trim panel, outer skin

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel (Outer Skin)

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	2
Blind rivets N3	9
Punch rivets N4	17
EMC screws	6
Cavity sealing wax remover
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Removing rear trim panel

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

Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Open brazed joint in area (2) by grinding.

Open welded connections in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Line, Brazed Joint Area, And Welded Connection Areas

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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 Cutting Areas

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Fig 4: Identifying Area For Blind Rivet Bore Holes

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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

In areas (1), set 7 4.2 mm dia. holes for blind rivets.

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 (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Bonding Surfaces

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

Fig 6: Identifying Blind Rivet Locations

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

Refer to table below for number.

Fig 7: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Punch Rivet Areas

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Area	Number
1	8
2	4
3	3
4	2

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 cross-member!

Fig 8: Identifying Installation Areas For EMC Screws

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After hardening of the adhesive install 6 EMC SCREWS in the areas shown.

Graphic similar.