Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Side Panel, Left (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.
- Disconnect negative battery cable (job number: 61 20 900)
- Remove bumper trim panel (job 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)
- Remove tailgate (FR number: 41 62 000)
- Partially detach tailgate seal
- Remove left rear light (job number: 63 21 260)
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 51 47 101)
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 152)
- Remove left rear wheel arch cover (job number: 51 71 041)
- Remove rear window (FR number: 51 31 200)
- Remove backrest (job number: 52 24 010)
- Remove rear left side trim panel (job number: 52 43 000)
- Remove rear left side window (job number: 51 36 070)
- Remove front left lock striker (job number: 51 21 003)
- Remove left door edge protection (job number: 51 72 000)
- Remove left door sill cover strip (job number: 51 47 030)
- Remove panel for cover on left side member (job number: 51 71 447)
Release nut (1) and remove upholstery (2).
Release wiring harness at attachment point (1) and lay to one side.
Partially release insulating mat (2) and tie to one side.
Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (3).
Installation note:
The rear ventilation must not be damaged! (watertightness).
All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.
Release grommet (1) for water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof and lay to one side.
Remove foam insert (2).
Installation note:
Make sure water drain hose is installed correctly! (watertightness).