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51 71 280 Removing and installing/replacing units compartment partition wall

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Units compartment partition wall, middle: 

Remove gasket (1) for engine compartment lid.

Release screws (2, 4).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket, Partition Wall And Screws
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Only for version with N55, N57, M57 engine (version up to 10/2012): 

SEAL THE UNITS COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL AT THE TOP CENTER .

Units compartment partition wall, left: 

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release screws (2, 4).

Left only: Unclip connecting line (3).

Remove partition wall (5).

Installation note: 

Replace damaged expanding rivet.

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 2: Identifying Partition Wall, Connecting Line, Expansion Rivet, And Screws
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Units compartment partition wall, right: 

Release clip (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clip (1) if required.

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip, Partition Wall And Screws
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