41 12 535 Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Both Side Members (Tail Panel Removed)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. 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.

Remove left and right rear wheel arch covers (job number: 51 71 041)
Remove exhaust system (job number: gasoline engine 18 00 020, diesel engine 18 00 018)
Remove heat shield

Release holder (1) for wiring harness and lay to one side.

Release holder for control units (2).

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (2).

Remove tank venting valve (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder, Control Units And Tank Venting Valve

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Release holder for control units (1).

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (1).

Release cable channel (2) and wiring harness (3) and place to one side.

Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (4).

Remove soundproofing (5).

Installation note:

The rear ventilation (4) must not be damaged. (watertightness).

All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Channel, Wiring Harness, Rear Ventilation, Soundproofing And Control Units

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Release cable channel cover (1) and place to one side.

Remove storage compartment (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Channel Cover And Storage Compartment

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Remove POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX in passenger compartment (1).

Disconnect plug connections and CONTROL UNITS (2) with holder.

Release wiring harness (3) and place to one side.

Release latch mechanisms and remove ventilation (4).

Remove soundproofing (5).

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger Compartment, Control Units, Soundproofing, Wiring Harness And Ventilation

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Remove BATTERY .

Remove NEGATIVE TERMINAL BATTERY CABLE (1).

Release nut (2) and remove ground connection.

Tightening torque 41 34 2AZ .

Disconnect plug connections and remove control units (3).

Release wiring harness (4) and place to one side.

Release positive battery cables (5) and lay to one side.

Fig 5: Identifying Control Units, Battery Cables, Wiring Harness And Nut

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