Rear End Lower Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear
Multifunction Carrier)
Note: According to
different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
| 3. |
Remove all related panels and
components. |
| 4. |
Visually inspect the damage.
Repair as much of the damage as possible. |
| 5. |
Remove the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.
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| 6. |
Locate and mark all the
necessary factory welds of the rear end lower panel reinforcement
(1). |
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Note: Note the number
and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
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| 7. |
Drill all factory
welds. |
| 8. |
Remove rear end lower panel
reinforcement (1). |
Installation Procedure
| 1. |
Create 10 x 5 x 18 mm slots
for MIG-Brazing along the edges on the right and left side of the
rear end lower panel reinforcement. |
| 2. |
Clean and prepare the
attaching surfaces for welding. |
| 3. |
Apply structural adhesive (1)
to the attaching surfaces. |
| 4. |
Position the rear end lower
panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle. |
| 5. |
Verify the fit of the rear end
lower panel reinforcement. |
| 6. |
Clamp the rear end lower panel
reinforcement into position. |
| 7. |
Spot weld the rear end lower
panel reinforcement accordingly with 63 spot welds. |
| 8. |
Braze the rear end lower panel
reinforcement (1) accordingly. |
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5 x 5 x 18 mm slot brazes (2)
on each side |
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5 x 18 mm slot braze (3) on
each side |
| 9. |
Apply the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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| 10. |
Paint the repaired
area. |
| 11. |
Install all related panels and
components. |
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