Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Side Panel, Left
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.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
- Disconnect negative battery cable (job number: 61 20 900)
- Remove bumper trim panel (job number: 51 12 156)
- Remove center bumper guide (job number: 51 12 825)
- Remove left bumper guide (job number: 51 12 828)
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 51 47 101)
- Remove tail panel trim at top (FR number: 51 46 050)
- Remove left rear light (job number: 63 21 260)
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 151)
- Remove rear left wheel (job number: 36 10 300)
- Remove rear left wheel arch cover (job number: 51 71 041)
- Remove trim panel for roof pillar (job number: 51 43 251)
- Remove trim panel for storage shelf (parcel shelf) (job number: 51 46 001)
- Remove rear seat (FR number: 52 24 005)
- Remove backrest (job number: 52 24 010)
- Remove rear window (FR number: 51 31 200)
- Remove rear left lock striker (job number: 51 21 003)
- Remove rear left door sill cover strip (job number: 51 47 030)
- Remove the rear left rocker panel trim (outer) (job number: 51 47 072)
- Remove rear left door edge protection (job number: 51 72 000)
- Remove trim panel for cover on left side member (job number: 51 71 447)
- Remove trim strip on left roof frame (FR number: 51 13 280)
- Remove trim strip on drip molding (job number: 51 13 316)
- Remove tailgate (FR number: 41 62 000)
- Remove left tension spring for tailgate (job number: 51 24 325)
- Remove rear left door.
- Partially detach tailgate seal
- Partially release wiring harness
Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (1).
Partially release insulating mat (2) and tie to one side.
Installation note:
The rear ventilation must not be damaged! (watertightness).
All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.