41 12 701 Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Right Side Member (Right Side Panel And Tail Panel Removed)

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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 exhaust system (COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N20, N26) or COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N47) )
Remove exhaust system heat shield
Remove LEFT AND RIGHT TRAILING LINKS
Remove REAR AXLE SUPPORT

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness at attachment point (2).

Release plastic nuts (3) and remove holder for control units.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Attachment Point, Plug Connections And Plastic Nuts

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Remove cover (1) and release nut (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Nut

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Turn the lock (2) counterclockwise and remove.

Push the positive battery wire connector (1) through the luggage compartment floor to the outside.

Fig 3: Turning Lock Counterclockwise

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Release plug connection (1) on power distribution box.

Release positive wire (2) on mounting (3) and press grommet (4) through to the outside with positive battery cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Positive Wire, Mounting, And Grommet

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2) and remove POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE DISTRIBUTOR (3).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Release wiring harness (4) from retaining pin.

Partly detach insulating mat (5) and fold forwards.

Fig 5: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Distributor, Wiring Harness, Plug Connections, Nut, And Insulating Mat

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