41 34 041 Stripping operations - Replacing tail panel
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.
- Remove battery
- Remove bumper trim
- Remove bumper carrier
- Remove guide for rear bumper in the center
- Remove guide for rear left and right bumper
- Remove both rear lights
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
- Upper tail panel trim
- Remove and install tailgate striker
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Lower rear silencer
- Remove heat shields
- Partially detach tailgate seal
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.
Undo nut (1) and remove the negative battery cable (2).
Tightening torque: 61 21 6AZ .
Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (3).
Partially release the insulating mat (4) and tie to one side.