Installing Side Section Rear (Saloon)

1. Tack on sheetmetal insert used as a welding backing strip on the body.

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   Tacking on sheetmetal insert

   Information 

   • 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. 
2. Apply adhesive on the body and rear side panel (Saloon).

   > 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

   > Application depth 3.0 mm 

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   Body

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   Rear side panel (Saloon)

3. Apply foam filler to the body.

   > 5X00IN22 WORK WITH BODY FOAM FILLER - section on "Installing"

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   Foam filler

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   Foam filler

4. Apply foam filler to the side panel.

   > 5X00IN22 WORK WITH BODY FOAM FILLER - section on "Installing"

   Make sure that all openings and gaps are closed off with the sealing compound.

   The gap between the inner side panel and the side panel must be closed when fitting it on the body.

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   Foam filler

5. Fit in and secure rear side panel (Saloon).

   > 5X00IN Gap size

6. Rivet side section rear (Saloon).
   1. 6.1 Rivet side section rear (Saloon) -A-  > BLIND RIVETS 999.190.229.01  .

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      Blind rivets

   2. 6.2 Riveting side section rear (Saloon) -B-  > FLOW-FORM RIVETS 9A7.008.473.00  .

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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      Flow-form rivets

   3. 6.3 Riveting side section rear (Saloon) > FLOW-FORM RIVETS 9A7.008.473.00  .

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Flow-form rivets

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   Flow-form rivets

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   Flow-form rivets

7. Fold over roll fold in the door entry area using > VAS 6635/5 - crimping pliers-1-  (-Arrow-  ).

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   Roll fold

8. Flange wheel arch edge using > VAS 6635/5 - crimping pliers  .

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   Wheel arch edge

9. Apply a full aluminium weld to the rear side panel (Saloon) using inert gas.

   > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

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   Applying full aluminium weld using inert gas

10. Stick insulation on the inside of the rear side panel (Saloon).

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Damping