16 11 ... Removing and installing/replacing partition wall, retaining bracket and wheel arch trim

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Remove panel for trunk separating wall. Refer to 51 47 140 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR TRUNK SEPARATING WALL .

Release screws on partition wall (1) (23 x).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Partition Wall

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Installation:

Tightening torque 16 11 5AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screws (1) on right and left (6 x).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Right And Left

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Installation:

Tightening torque 16 11 5AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Detach and remove partition wall.

Fig 3: Removing Partition Wall

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Remove screws (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Removing Screws

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Installation:

Tightening torque 16 11 5AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove wheel arch trim.

Release screws (1) on right and left in wheel arch.

Fig 5: Releasing Screws On Right And Left In Wheel Arch

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Installation:

Tightening torque 16 11 6AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .