Installing Rear Closing Panel

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• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Install rear closing panel and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
   1. 1.1. Apply foam filler to the body in area -A-  . → 5X00IN22 WORKING WITH BODY FOAM FILLER

      Make sure that all openings and gaps between the end plate and rear lock support are sealed with the sealing compound.

   2. 1.2. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow. → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 

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2. Resistance spot-weld the rear closing panel.
   1. 2.1. Plug-weld area -A & B-  using inert gas.

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