41 35 101 Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Left Side Panel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.

Disconnect battery negative lead (FR number: 6120900)
Remove bumper trim (job number: 5112156)
Remove bumper support (job number: 5112050)
Remove center bumper guide (job number: 5112825)
Remove left bumper guide (job number: 5112828)
Remove tail panel trim (job number: 5146050)
Remove rear lid (FR number: 4162000)
Remove left rear lid hinge (FR number: 4162520)
Release rear lid seal
Remove left rear lid (FR number: 6321180)
Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147151)
Remove left wheel arch panel (FR number: 5171478)
Remove side frame trim (job number: 5113280)
Remove and install rear window (FR number: 5131200)
Remove and install left side window (FR number: 5136070)
Release rear seat and lay to one side.
Remove backrest (FR number: 5224010)
Remove left backrest side section (FR number: 5226008)
Remove front left lock striker (FR number: 5121003)
Remove left door mucket (FR number: 5172000)
Remove left door sill cover strip (FR number: 5147030)
Remove left side member trim panel (FR number: 5171447)