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41 34 041 Stripping Operations - Replacing Tail Panel

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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.
NOTE: Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Lift out clip (1) and remove water channel cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Clip And Water Channel Cover
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NOTE: Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Lever out expanding rivets (1) and fold sound insulation (2) to one side.

Release nuts and remove ground support point (3).

Tightening torque 41 34 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Expander Rivets, Ground Support Points And Sound Insulation
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Release cable channel covers (1) and lay towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Channel Covers
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Release wiring harnesses (1) from rear trim panel and lay towards front.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trim Panel Wiring Harnesses
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View from below.

Release nuts (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts And Cover
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