41 12 535 Replacing Complete Luggage Compartment Floor Stripping-Down Operations (Tail Panel Removed)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

Remove exhaust system
Remove heat shield
Remove air supply system
Remove rear left and right wheel arch cover
Remove positive battery cable
Partially detach wiring harness and lay to one side

Release nuts for sealing flange connection (1).

Remove sealing flange connection with positive battery cables (2) and set aside.

Installation note:

Make sure gasket is correctly installed. (watertightness).

Replace gasket if necessary.

Replace M5 nuts for sealing flange connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Flange Connection And Positive Battery Cable

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Protect positive battery cables against mechanical damage.