41 62 000 Rear Lid Removal And Installation (Convertible)

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Special tools required:

00 9 450
54 0 180

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim from tail panel . See 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON .
Remove both gas-filled struts . See 51 24 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS STRUT FOR REAR LID .

Unlock plug connections (1) without locking bar.

Fig 1: Plug Connections

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Cut through cable straps.

Fig 2: Cable Straps

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Release screws and remove cable duct (1).

Fig 3: Screws And Cable Duct

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 19 Nm.

Slacken hexagon nut (1).

Twist out barrel screw (2) until wiring harness can be removed between body and frame (3).

Installation:

Bring barrel screw into contact with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with special tool 00 9 450.

Tightening torque 20 cNm (20 cNm = 0.2 Nm)

Fig 4: Hexagon Nut And Barrel Screw

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Release bolts (1).

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ, see 62 REAR LID .

Remove rear lid.

Installation:

Install rear lid at screw locations on hinge.
This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If necessary, adjust rear lid .

Fig 5: Bolts
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