51 71 280 Removing and installing/replacing units compartment partition wall

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER
Remove MICROFILTER HOUSING (UPPER PART)

Units compartment partition wall, middle:

Remove gasket (1) for engine compartment lid.

Release screws (2, 4).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note:

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket, Partition Wall And Screws

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Only for version with N55, N57, M57 engine (version up to 10/2012):

SEAL THE UNITS COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL AT THE TOP CENTER .

Units compartment partition wall, left:

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release screws (2, 4).

Left only: Unclip connecting line (3).

Remove partition wall (5).

Installation note:

Replace damaged expanding rivet.

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 2: Identifying Partition Wall, Connecting Line, Expansion Rivet, And Screws

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Units compartment partition wall, right:

Release clip (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clip (1) if required.

Make sure partition wall is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip, Partition Wall And Screws

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