Stripping Operations - Replacing Right Luggage Compartment Floor (Rear Side Wall And Tail Panel Removed) (M4 Convertible)

Release nut (1) and remove earth support point.

Tightening torque 41 34 TAIL COWLING .

Release the wiring harness at the attachment points (2) and place it forward.

Tie insulating mat (3) forwards.

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Release screws (1) and remove battery tray (2).

Tightening torque 41 34 TAIL COWLING .

Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (3).

Installation note: 

The rear ventilation (3) must not be damaged. (watertightness).

All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

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

Tightening torque 61 21 BATTERY WITH HOLDER .

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Turn the lock (2) counterclockwise and remove.

Push the positive battery wire connector (1) through the luggage compartment floor to the outside.

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UNLOCK PLUG CONNECTIONS (1) ON POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DISTRIBUTOR (2) AND DISCONNECT .

Release plug connections (3) on positive battery cable.

Release nuts (4) and remove positive battery cable distributor (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 BATTERY WITH HOLDER .

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Press wiring harness (1) through to the inside with the grommet.

Release screw (2) and slacken REMOVE AND INSTALL (REPLACE) CONTROL UNIT REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE (REM) (M4 CONVERTIBLE) (3).

Release wiring harness at attachment points (4) and tie up forwards with module (3).

Tie insulating mat (5) forwards.

Remove insulators (1) and (2).

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