41 12 535 Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Both Side Members (Tail Panel Removed)

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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.
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Remove positive battery cable (61 12 002 )
Remove exhaust system. See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N20) , 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N47 D20 O1) , 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N52T) or 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N55) .
Remove heat shield
Remove the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (51 47 151 )
Right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (51 47 161 )
Remove front left and right wheel arch cover (51 71 041 )

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors From Control Units And Lay Holder

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Release screws (1). Undo various connectors from control units and lay holder (2) to one side.

Release screws (3). Undo various connectors from control units and lay holder (4) to one side.

Release wiring harness at attachment points (1) and set aside.

Release wiring harness at attachment points (1) and lay to one side.

Lever out expanding rivet (2) and remove insulating mat (3).

Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (4).

Installation note:

The rear ventilation (4) must not be damaged. (watertightness).

All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivet, Insulating Mat And Rear Ventilation

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Release grommet (1) for water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof and lay to one side.

Remove foam insert (2).

Installation note:

Please ensure correct installation of the grommet. (watertightness).

Fig 3: Identifying Grommet For Water Drain Hose Of Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Foam Insert

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Release grommet (1) for water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof and lay to one side.

Installation note:

Please ensure correct installation of the grommet. (watertightness).

Fig 4: Identifying Grommet For Water Drain Hose Of Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Disconnect plug connection (1) for the EMF.

Detach cable (2) from cable clip.

Release cable (2) from vehicle underbody.

Fig 5: Identifying EMF Plug Connection, Cable From Cable Clip

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Undo grommet (1) and remove wiring harness (2) for the electromagnetic parking brake for the EMF towards the top.

Undo cable connector (3) for the positive battery cable and lay line (4) to one side.

Release grommet and feed out positive wire (5) to the side.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Connector For Positive Battery Cable And Lay Line

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