41 11 751 Stripping operations - Replace the left side member and luggage compartment floor (removed left side wall and tail panel)

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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 rear left wheel arch cover (job number: 51 71 041)
Detach the brake hose from the left brake pipe (job number: 03 34 006)
Remove rear axle support (job number: 33 31 000)
Remove the left rear spring strut shock absorber (job number: 33 52 100)

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Attachment Points, Ground Connection Nut, Control Unit Screw Connections, And Insulating Mat

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Release nut (1) for ground connection.

Tightening torque 41 34 1AZ .

Detach wiring harness at attachment points (2).

Loosen screw connections for control units (3).

Tie insulating mat (4) forwards.