41 34 060 Replacing Outer And Inner Tail Panel Sections Stripping Operations

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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 battery (FR number: 6121010)
Remove battery negative cable (job number: 61 12 013)
Remove bumper trim (FR number: 51 12 156)
Remove bumper carrier (FR number: 51 12 050)
Remove center bumper guide (FR number: 51 12 825)
Remove guide for bumper on left and right (FR number: 51 12 828)
Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 51 47 101)
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 151)
Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 161)
Remove covers on left and right D-pillar (job number: 51 47 105)
Tail panel trim (FR number: 51 46 050)
Remove support for lower left tailgate (job number: 51 24 280)
Remove lashing rail in luggage compartment on left and right (FR number: 51 47 035)
Removing lower section of tailgate (FR number: 41 62 007)
Remove hinges for lower tailgate section
Remove heat shield.
Remove rear light on left and right (FR number: 63 21 180)
Remove rear lid lock (FR number: 51 24 100)
Partially release wiring harness from tail panel and lay to one side.
Remove insulating mat from left and right side wall
Partially detach rear lid seal
Remove control unit for air suspension
Remove control unit for automatic rear lid actuation

Slacken nut (1).

Remove earth support point.

Release wiring harness (2) and place to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness And Nut

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