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41 12 535 Stripping Operations - Replacing Complete Luggage Compartment Floor (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 front and rear spare wheel well trim panel (job number: 51 47)
  • Remove battery (FR number: 61 21 010)
  • Disconnect negative battery cable (job number: 61 12 013)
  • Remove rear left floor panel (job number: 51 47 395)
  • 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
  • Remove air supply system (job number: 37 22 540)
  • Remove left and right trailing links (job number: 51 71 482)
  • Remove cross reinforcement (job number: 51 71 480)

Emergency release for electromagnetic parking brake:

Press both retaining lugs together and press cable for emergency release (1) downwards.

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Lugs
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Release screws and remove supports (1).

Release positive battery cables (2) and lay to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Supports And Positive Battery Cables
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