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41 12 557 Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Middle (Tail Panel Removed)

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 (FR number: 1800020)
  • Remove heat shield
  • Remove front and rear spare wheel well trim panel (FR-number: 51 47)
  • Remove battery (FR number: 61 21 010)
  • Remove air supply system (FR number: 37 22 540)
  • Remove left and right trailing links (FR number: 51 71 482)
  • Remove cross reinforcement (FR number: 51 71 480)

Emergency unlocking for electromagnetic parking brake:

Press both detent lugs together and press cable for emergency release (1) downwards.

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Lugs
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Release screws and remove supports (1).

Release positive battery leads (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Supports And Positive Battery Leads
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