51 64 020 Removing and installing/replacing the top rear connection (connection of both wheel arches at front)

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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). (Not for M5/M6 model)

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 .

Raise front connection (6) together with rear connection (7).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Engine Compartment Lid Gasket Mounting 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 . (Not for M5/M6 model)

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 Suspension Cross-Brace, Screws

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Only if replacing front connection (1):

Modify clips (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Front/Rear Connection And Bowden Cable

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