41 12 535 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Both Side Members Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Removed)

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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.

Remove left and right rear wheel arch covers
Remove exhaust system
Remove heat shield

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 (1).

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).

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

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All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

Release cable channel cover (1) and place to one side.

Remove storage compartment (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Channel Cover And Storage Compartment

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Remove POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX in passenger compartment (1).

Disconnect plug connections and CONTROL UNITS (2) with holder.

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

Release latch mechanisms and remove ventilation (4).

Remove soundproofing (5).

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger Compartment, Control Units, Wiring Harness And Ventilation

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Remove BATTERY .

Remove NEGATIVE TERMINAL BATTERY CABLE (1).

Release nut (2) and remove ground connection.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 41 34 REAR TRIM PANEL .

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (3).

Release wiring harness (4) and place to one side.

Fig 5: Identifying Negative Terminal Battery Cable, Nut, Control Units, Wiring Harness And Positive Battery Cables

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Release positive battery cables (5) and lay to one side.