Preparing Rear Closing Panel For Installation

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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.

Fit in rear closing panel and secure it to the body.
Drill bore holes > Bore holes for blind rivets for rivets through both sheet-metal panels. > Diameter 6.6 mm

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Bore holes for blind rivets
Punch holes > Holes for flow-form rivets for flow-form rivets.
>5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Holes for flow-form rivets
Remove rear closing panel.
Prepare marked areas > Rear closing panel for bonding and riveting.
>5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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Rear closing panel