Stripping Operations - Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor And Left Side Member (Rear Quarter Panel And Tail Panel Removed) (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list essentially represents the disassembly sequence.

Remove the rear rear axle support (FRU number: 33 31 000)
Remove the rear left spring strut shock absorber (FRU number: 33 52 010)

Release nuts and remove heat shield (1).

Release grommets (2).

Detach wiring harness at attachment points (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct installation of the grommets (watertightness).

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Release screw (1) and remove exhaust bracket.

Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ .

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release holder (2) and lay towards front.

Release wiring harness at attachment point (3).

Release grommets (4).

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Release nut (1) for ground connection.

Tightening torque 41 34 1AZ .

Remove screw (2).

Release the plug connections for the antenna amplifier (3). Removing antenna amplifier.

Release the wiring harness (4) at the attachment points and lay it inwards.

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Release the screws for the seat unlocking (1). Place the seat unlocking forward.

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Release nuts (1) for amplifier. Release plug connection and remove amplifier.

Release wiring harness (2) at attachment points and lay forwards.

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Loosen clips (1) and position the insulating mat (2) towards the front.

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