41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section Stripping-Down Operations

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NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.

Clamp off battery negative lead (job number: 6120 900)
Remove bumper trim (FR number: 5112156)
Remove bumper carrier (FR number: 5112050)
Remove center bumper guide (FR number: 5112825)
Remove left and right bumper guide (FR number: 5112828)
Remove trim panel for luggage compartment floor (job number: 5147128)
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147151)
Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147161)
Remove covers on left and right D-pillar (job number: 51 47 105)
Tail panel trim (FR number: 5146050)
Remove support for lower left tailgate (job number: 51 24 280)
Removing lower section of tailgate (FR number: 41 62 007)
Remove hinges for lower tailgate section
Remove heat shield.
Remove rear light on left and right (FR number: 6321180)
Partially release wiring harness from tail panel and lay to one side.
Partially detach rear lid seal