51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan (convertible/coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove top trim from tail panel .
Disconnect battery negative lead. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove CD changer.

Release screws (1).

Remove guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release screw.

Release screws (1).

Carefully remove carbon canister (2) and secure against falling off.

Fig 4: Identifying Carbon Canister And Screws

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

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release screws and remove holder (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Cut open cable tie (1).

Lift out expansion rivet (2).

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Release screws and remove mounting (4).

Fig 7: Identifying Wiring Harness And Expansion Rivet

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Release screw.

Lift out expansion rivet (1).

Cut open cable tie (2).

Carefully lay hydraulic lines (3) to one side.

Fig 8: Identifying Expansion Rivet And Lay Hydraulic Lines

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Unclip battery positive lead (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2).

Release nut (3) and disconnect ground cable.

Tightening torque 51 71 16AZ, see 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .

Release screw and remove mounting (4).

Fig 9: Identifying Battery Positive Lead, Wiring Harness And Nut

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Release nuts along line.

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ, see 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS .

Remove video module (1) and carefully place to one side.

Remove hydraulic control unit (2), carefully place to one side and secure.

Unlock and disconnect holder (3).

Cut open cable tie (4).

Remove multifunction pan.

Fig 10: Identifying Hydraulic Control Unit And Video Module

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Installation:

Seals (1) on multifunction pan (2) must be replaced each time they are removed.

Fig 11: Identifying Seals On Multifunction Pan

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