41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Or Side Wall 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.

Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove rear left wheel arch cover
Remove exhaust system
Remove heat shield
Remove left luggage compartment floor trim panel
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Release holder (1) for wiring harness and lay to one side.

Release holder for control units (2).

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (2).

Remove tank venting valve (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder, Control Units And Venting Valve

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Release holder for control units (1).

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (2).

Release cable channel (2) and wiring harness (3) and place to one side.

Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (4).

Remove soundproofing (5).

Installation note:

The rear ventilation (4) must not be damaged. (watertightness).

All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Units Holder, Control Units, Wiring Harness And Rear Ventilation

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