51 71... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left and right luggage compartment wheel arch trims  . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM  or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM 
• Remove BATTERY
• Remove battery leads  . See 61 12 002 REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD or 61 12 013 REPLACING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove cover (3).

Release nuts (1) from multifunction pan at bottom. Lay battery wiring harness (2) to one side.

Release nuts (1) and remove multifunction pan.

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ .

Installation: 

Seals (1) on multifunction pan (2) must be replaced each time they are removed.