BMW 7 Series: Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Left Side Panel

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.

• Clamp off battery negative lead (job number: 6120 900)
• Remove bumper trim (job number: 5112156)
• Remove bumper support (job number: 5112050)
• Remove center bumper guide (job number: 5112825)
• Remove left bumper guide (job number: 5112828)
• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 5147101)
• Remove tail panel trim at top (FR number: 5146050)
• Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147151)
• Partially detach rear lid seal
• Remove left rear lid (FR number: 6321180)
• Remove trim panel for left roof pillar (FR number: 5143 251)
• Remove rear lid (FR number: 41 62 000)
• Remove left lock striker (FR number: 5121003)
• Remove rear left door sill cover strip (FR number: 51 47 030)
• Remove rear left rocker panel trim (FR number: 51 47 072)
• Remove left backrest side section (FR number: 52 26 008)
• Remove trim on C-pillar at bottom left (FR number: 51 43 230)
• Remove rear left door mucket (FR number: 5172010)
• Remove rear window (FR number: 51 31 200)
• Remove rear left wheel arch cover (FR number: 51 71 041)
• Remove panel for cover on left side member (FR number: 5171447)
• Remove rear left door
• Remove trim strip on left roof frame (FR number: 5113280)
• Remove holder for gas pressure spring on left
• Partially release wiring harness

STRIPPING-DOWN OPERATIONS - REPLACING COMPLETE TAIL PANEL

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 bumper trim (FR flat rate number: 5112156)
• Remove bumper carrier (FR number: 5112050)
• Remove center guide (FR number: 5112825)
• Remove guide for bumper on left and right (FR number: 5112828)
• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 5147101)
• Remove luggage compartment storage compartment (FR number: 5147...)
• Upper tail panel trim (FR number: 5146050)
• Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147151)
• Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147161)
• Remove striker for rear lid (FR number: 5124130)
• Remove rear lights (FR number: 6321180)
• Partially detach rear lid seal

NOTE: Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Lift out clip (1) and remove drip molding trim (2).

Fig. 352: Identifying Clip And Drip Molding Trim

NOTE: Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Lever out expander rivets (1) and fold sound insulation (2) to one side.

Release nuts and remove ground/earth points (3).

Tightening torque 41 34 2AZ.

Fig. 353: Identifying Expander Rivets, Ground/Earth Points And Sound Insulation

Release cable duct covers (1) and lay towards front.

Fig. 354: Identifying Cable Duct Covers

Release wiring harnesses (1) from rear trim panel and lay towards front.

Fig. 355: Identifying Wiring Harnesses

View from below.

Release nuts (1) and remove cover (1).

Fig. 356: Identifying Nuts And Cover

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