Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Side Panel, Right (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.
- Remove battery (FR number: 61 21 9010)
- 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 right bumper guide (job number: 51 12 828)
- Remove tail panel cover (job number: 51 46 050
- Partly release tailgate seal
- Remove right rear light (job number: 63 21 260)
- Remove cover housing (job number: 41 63 003)
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 51 47 101)
- Remove luggage compartment trim panel on right side wall (job number: 51 47 220)
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 161)
- Remove rear right wheel arch cover (FRU number: 51 71 041)
- Remove luggage compartment right side member trim panel (FRU number: 51 47 205)
- Remove rear right side window outer weather strip (FRU number: 51 37 240)
- Remove rear right side trim panel upper section (FR number: 51 43 012)
- Remove rear right side trim panel lower section (FR number: 51 43 034)
- Remove rear right power window regulator complete (FRU number: 51 37000)
- Remove right lock striker (job number: 51 21 003)
- Remove edge protection for front right door (FRU number: 51 72 000)
- Remove rocker panel trim (FRU number: 51 47 065)
- Remove trim panel for cover on right side member (job number: 51 71 447)
- Remove right door sill cover strip (FRU number: 51 47 000)
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.
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.
Remove insulators (1) and (2).