41 12 557 Replacing Luggage Middle Compartment Floor 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 exhaust system (job number: 1800020)
Remove heat shield
Remove positive battery cable (job number: 6112002)
Remove air supply system (job number: 37 22 540)

Release nuts for sealing flange connection (1).

Remove sealing flange connection with positive battery cables (2) and set aside.

Installation note:

Make sure gasket is correctly installed. (watertightness).

Replace gasket if necessary.

Replace M5 nuts for sealing flange connection.

Tightening torque 41 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Positive Battery Cables

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Protect positive battery cables against mechanical damage.