Stripping Operations - Replacing Tail Panel Outer Section (Partial Replacement) (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)
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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 essentially represents the disassembly sequence.
The following list essentially represents the disassembly sequence.
- Remove left and right wheel arch trim (FRU number: 51 13 105)
- Remove bumper cover (FRU number: 51 12 156)
- Remove bumper bracket (FRU number: 51 12 050)
- Remove guide for rear left and right bumper (job number: 51 12 828)
- Completely remove exhaust system (job number: 18 00 020)
- Remove heat shield for rear silencer
- Remove trunk lid (FR number: 41 62 000)
- Remove tail light on left and right (FR number: 63 21 180)
- Remove tail panel trim at top (FR number: 51 46 050)
- Release seal for rear lid
Release screws (1) and remove shaft (2).
Release detents and remove rear ventilation (1).
Release nuts and remove heat shield (2).
Release nuts and remove underbody planking (3).
Installation note:
The rear ventilation must not be damaged! (watertightness).
All detents must engage audibly.