41 34 041 Replacing Tail Panel

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STRIP DOWN  vehicle.

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Observe REPAIR STAGE 2 !

Following new body parts are required:

• Rear trim, complete
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim, Complete

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Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Removing tail panel: 

Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Remove tail panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Open Weld And Brazed Joints Area

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Preparation of new part: 

Slide in rear trim panel (1) from bottom upwards. Adjust in combination with tailgate and rear lights to fit and secure.

Fig 3: Sliding In Rear Trim Panel

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In areas (1 and 2) set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets: Area (1): 2 bore holes. Area (2): 3 bore holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Bore Hole Areas (Left Side)

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In areas (1 to 3) set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets: Area (1): 2 bore holes. Area (2): 3 bore holes. Area (3): 1 bore hole.

Fig 5: Identifying Bore Hole Areas (Right Side)

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In areas (1 and 2) set 4.2 mm dia. bore holes for blind rivets: Area (1): 7 bore holes. Area (2): 1 bore hole. Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 6: Identifying Bore Hole Areas

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Installing tail panel: 

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Slide in rear trim panel (1) from bottom upwards. In so doing, pay attention to adhesive. Rivet rear trim panel with blind rivets.

Fig 7: Sliding In Rear Trim Panel

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In area (1) set 6 punch rivets N4. In area (2) set 4 punch rivets N4.

Fig 8: Identifying Punch Rivet Locations

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Press rear trim panel in area (1) and remove emerging adhesive. Then mount support for bumper panel in order to secure rear trim panel in area (1). Spread emerging adhesive on all adhesive areas. Remove excess adhesive.

Important!  Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with support.

Seal adhesive areas and blind rivets with sealant.

Fig 9: Pressing Rear Trim Panel In Area (1)

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After hardening of the adhesive in areas shown (1), install 8 EMC screws.

Fig 10: Adhesive Applied In Areas (1)

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