41 12 653 Stripping Operations - Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor (Rear Side Wall And Tail Panel Removed) (Non-Hybrid)

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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 battery (61 21 010 or for hybrid 61 21 010 )
Remove rear left wheel well cover (51 71 041 )
Remove exhaust system. Refer to:
For N20: 18 00 020

For N52: 18 00 020

For N55: 18 00 020

For N57 Diesel: 18 00 018

For N63: 18 00 020

For S63: 18 00 020
Remove heat shield
Remove left luggage compartment floor trim panel (51 47 101 )
Remove rear left floor panel
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (51 47 151 )

Release wiring harness (1) and place to one side.

Disconnect plug connections for control units.

Remove holder (2) for control units.

Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (3).

Installation note:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Ventilation, Holder, Plug Connections, Wiring Harness

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All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.

Undo wiring harness (1) from holder.

Release screw connections (2). Raise holder with control unit (3) and reverse.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder With Control Unit, Screw Connections, Wiring Harness

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for control unit.

Remove holder with control unit (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Plug Connections For Control Unit

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Undo wiring harness (1) and cable channel (2) and place to one side.

Undo plastic nut (3) and remove insulating mat (4).

Undo grommet (5) and feed wiring harness inwards.

NOTE: Wiring harness must be released from rear axle ride height sensor and at speed sensor (wheel arch plug connection).

Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Harness, Cable Channel, Grommet, Plastic Nut

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Ensure correct installation of the grommet (5)! (watertightness).