51 43 292 Removing and installing/replacing comfort operating unit

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (with storage pack, rear only). See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL (WITH STOWAGE PACK)  or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL 
• Remove BOTH PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR) 
• Remove TRIM FROM REAR APRON 
• Remove STORAGE TRAY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON LEFT 

Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder Screws

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Release clip (1) and cable tie (2) on left and right.

Right side only: 

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation: 

Align guide rail (4) to holder and secure with clip (1) and cable tie (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Guide Rail And Clip

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Open holders (1) and feed out guide tubes (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Holders And Guide Tubes

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 43 5AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Raise cover (1) slightly and feed out comfort operating unit (2) completely.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Comfort Operating Unit

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Replacement up to build date 06/2006: 

Fig 6: Connecting Vehicle Wiring Harness Plug To Drive Plug

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