Removing Rear Closing Panel

Drill through clinch points using a → Diameter: 6.5 mm .

Fig 1: Rear Closing Panel Component Location
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Information

Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.
Drill out clinch points on the closing panel as far as the plate lying underneath.

Fig 2: Drilling Out Clinch Points On Closing Panel
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Drill through punch rivets using a Twist drill nr.201 .

Fig 3: Drilling Punch Rivets Using Twist Drill
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Fig 4: Drilling Punch Rivets Using Tool
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Press closing panel inward -arrow a- and remove it in an upward direction -arrow b- .

Fig 5: Pressing Closing Panel
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