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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment trim panels  
• Remove exhaust system.  See 18 00 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (S65) .

Unclip vacuum line (1) from heat shield.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Line And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove both heat shields.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Heat Shields

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Unclip line (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Line And Screws

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Release nuts (1) and remove multifunction pan.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Multifunction Pan

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Identifying Seals And Multifunction Pan

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