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41 35 101 Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Non-Hybrid)

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The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
  • Clamp off battery negative lead (61 20 900 )
  • Remove bumper trim (51 12 156 )
  • Remove bumper support (51 12 050 )
  • Remove center bumper guide (51 12 825 )
  • Remove left bumper guide (51 12 828 )
  • Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (51 47 101 )
  • Remove tail panel trim at top (51 46 050 )
  • Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (51 47 151 )
  • Partially detach rear lid seal
  • Remove left rear lid (63 21 180 )
  • Remove trim panel for left roof pillar (51 43 251 )
  • Remove rear lid (41 62 000 )
  • Remove left lock striker (51 21 003 )
  • Remove rear left door sill cover strip (51 47 030 )
  • Remove rear left rocker panel trim (51 47 072 )
  • Remove left backrest side section (52 26 008 )
  • Remove trim on C-pillar at bottom left
  • Remove rear left door edge protection (51 72 010 )
  • Remove rear window (51 31 200 )
  • Remove rear left wheel arch cover (51 71 041 )
  • Remove panel for cover on left side member (51 71 447 )
  • Remove rear left door
  • Remove trim strip on left roof frame (51 13 280 )
  • Partially release wiring harness

Release wiring harness holder (1).

Release expanding rivet (2) and remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet, Cover, Wiring Harness Holder
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Disconnect plug connections for control units.

Remove holder (1) for control units.

Release latch mechanisms and remove ventilation (2).

Release water drain hose (3) for slide/tilt sunroof.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder, Ventilation, Water Drain Hose For Slide/Tilt Sunroof
G09916396Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.