64 11 475 Removing and installing complete cooler box (long version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT
Remove REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS .
Partially detach BACKRESTS

Remove cover (1) to right.

Installation:

Ensure that cover is firmly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Cover

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Release screws (1).

MODIFY LEFT BACKREST (2) .

Fig 2: Identifying Left Backrest With Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Release plug connection (1) and associated cable tie.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: When removing cooler box (2), take care not to damage vehicle equipment.

Remove cooler box (2) completely in direction of arrow from vehicle.

Fig 5: Identifying Cooler Box And Screws

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