41 12 535 Stripping Operations - Replacing Complete Luggage Compartment Floor (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 front and rear spare wheel well trim panel (job number: 51 47)
Remove battery (FR number: 61 21 010)
Disconnect negative battery cable (job number: 61 12 013)
Remove rear left floor panel (job number: 51 47 395)
Remove left and right rear wheel arch covers (job number: 51 71 041)
Remove exhaust system (job number: petrol engine 18 00 020, diesel engine 18 00 018)
Remove heat shield
Remove air supply system (job number: 37 22 540)
Remove left and right trailing links (job number: 51 71 482)
Remove cross reinforcement (job number: 51 71 480)

Emergency release for electromagnetic parking brake:

Press both retaining 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 cables (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Supports And Positive Battery Leads

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