51 64 020 Removing and installing/replacing upper rear connection

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WARNING: Risk of burning!

Only perform work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Driving without the connection is not permitted. (risk of damage to the body).

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID GASKET MOUNTING in working area

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 1AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 61 3AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 61 5AZ .

Release screws (4).

Release screw (5).

Tightening torque 51 61 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Rear Connection Screws

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Raise front/rear connection (1) and disengage Bowden cable (2) at marked points.

Remove front/rear connection (1) with suspension cross-braces.

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Connection And Bowden Cable

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Replacement

Modify SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE ON LEFT AND RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 4AZ .

Detach rear connection (2) from front connection (3).

Installation note:

Guide lug secures rear connection (2) to front connection (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Rear And Front Connection

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Only if replacing front connection (1):

Modify retaining clip (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Connection And Retaining Clip

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