41 34 038 Replacing outer tail panel section: Notes

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

The following new parts are required:

(1) Rear trim panel

Fig 1: Rear Trim Panel

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The following CONSUMABLES are required:

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	1
Blind rivet N3	18
Punch rivet N4	24
EMC screw	7
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1	1

Removal

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

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Attention!

Cut outer metal panel only.

Dimension "a" = approx. 15 mm from component edge, side panel.

Dimension "b" = approx. 20 mm from component edge, side panel.

Open WELDED CONNECTIONS in areas (2) and remove rear trim panel.

Fig 2: Severance Cut Mark And Welded Connections

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New part preparation

Cut and sever the severance cut (1) on the new part according to the severance cut on the vehicle + 15 mm added material.

(2) = Severance cut route on vehicle.

Fig 3: Severance Cut Route On Vehicle

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Adjust rear trim panel to fit and secure.

Drill bore holes 4.2 mm for blind rivet in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Blind Rivet Areas

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Area	Number
1	2
2	7

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Attention !

Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installation:

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

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces (1).

Install rear trim panel and rivet with blind rivets.

Fig 5: Bonding Surfaces

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Rivet the rear trim panel with punch rivets N4 in the areas (1) to (4).

Fig 6: Rivets Areas

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Area	Number
1	8
2	7
3	9

Mount support for bumper panel to secure rear trim panel.

Attention !

Prevent emerging adhesive from coming into contact with cross-member!

Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

After hardening of the adhesive install 7 EMC SCREWS in the areas shown.

Fig 7: EMC Screws Installation Areas

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