51 16 235 Removing and installing panel for rear storage box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Lid On Rear Storage Box .
Remove Cover On Panel For Rear Storage Box .

Version with telephone:

If necessary, remove emergency call button. See 61 31 176 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EMERGENCY BUTTON .

Detach cable (2) from mount (1) and feed out from guide (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Release screws (5).

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 54 31 1AZ in SLIDE/TILT ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENing TORQUE .

Fig 1: Detaching Cable From Mount

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Lever out cover (1) and release screws underneath.

Fig 2: Levering Out Cover

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) on cover (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Cover

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Lever out plugs (2) on left/right and release screws underneath.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for microswitch (3).

Lever out catches (4) towards top and remove panel (1) for storage box in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Microswitch

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Installation:

Catches (1) on panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Catches On Panel

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