41 34 041 Stripping operations - Replacing tail panel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, and 2014 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 bumper trim
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel
Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel
Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
Upper tail panel trim
Partially detach tailgate seal

Release left and right screws (1).

NOTE: Do not adjust barrel screws.

Installation note:

Refer to "installation notes" for REAR MODULE .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Graphic shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.

Disconnect connector (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Remove amplifier (3).

Remove guide (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Connector, Amplifier And Guide

G11151753

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Disconnect connector (1).

Release cable (2) from holders.

Remove guide (3).

Remove bumper carrier (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Cable, Guide And Bumper Carrier

G11151754

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Disconnect cable (1) on left and right from parking brake actuator.

Lay loose wiring harnesses through tail panel inwards.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Brake Actuator Cable

G11151755

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Disconnect connector (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Remove guard plate (3).

Remove DAB tuner (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector, Control Unit, Guard Plate And DAB Tuner

G11151756

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Lay wiring harnesses (1) with control units towards front.

Remove storage trays (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harnesses And Storage Trays

G11151757

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