Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Side Panel, Left (M4 Convertible)
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.
- Disconnect negative battery cable (job number: 61 20 900)
- Remove rear bumper panel (flat rate unit number: 51 12 156)
- Remove bumper support (job number: 51 12 050)
- Remove center bumper guide (job number: 51 12 825)
- Remove left bumper guide (job number: 51 12 828)
- Remove tail panel cover (job number: 51 46 050)
- Partly release tailgate seal
- Remove left rear light (job number: 63 21 260)
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 51 47 101)
- Remove luggage compartment left side trim panel (FRU number: 51 47 210)
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (job number: 51 47 151)
- Remove left rear wheel arch cover (job number: 51 71 041)
- Remove luggage compartment left side member trim panel (FRU number: 51 47 205)
- Remove rear left side window outer weather strip (FRU number: 51 37 240)
- Remove rear left side trim panel upper section (FRU number: 51 43 012)
- Remove rear left side trim panel lower section (FRU number: 51 43 034)
- Remove rear left power window regulator complete (FRU number: 51 37 000)
- Remove left lock striker (job number: 51 21 003)
- Remove edge protection for left door (FRU number: 51 72 000)
- Remove rocker panel trim (FRU number: 51 47 065)
- Remove panel for cover on left side member (job number: 51 71 447)
- Remove left door sill cover strip (job number: 51 47 000)
Release plug connections (1) from facing (4).
Lever out expanding rivet (2).
Release nuts (3) and remove facing (4).
Release nut (1) and move holder (2) with control unit forwards.
Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (3).
Tie insulating mat (4) forwards.
Installation note:
The rear ventilation (3) must not be damaged. (watertightness).
All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.
Remove insulators (1) and (2).