Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Right Side Member (Right Side Panel And Tail Panel Removed) (M4 Coupe)

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: petrol engine 18 00 020, diesel engine 18 00 018)
Remove exhaust system heat shield
Remove rear axle support (job number: 33 31 000)

Remove cover (1) and release nut (2) below it.

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Turn the lock (2) counterclockwise and remove.

Push the positive battery cable connect (1) through the luggage compartment floor to the outside.

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Release nuts (1), remove holder (2) and lay towards the front.

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Release plug connection (1) on power distribution box.

Release positive wire (2) from mounting (3).

Push grommet (4) with the positive battery cable through towards the outside and secure.

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness (4) from retaining pin.

Partially release the insulating mat (5) and set aside.

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