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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Version with N55 engine only:

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 Expansion Rivet, Partition Wall And Screws

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Units compartment partition wall, right:

Release clip (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 3: Identifying Partition Wall, Clips And Screws

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