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Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair






41 12 548 Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Cross-member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)







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 exhaust system (job number: 18 00 020)
- Remove heat shields







Undo the positive battery cable (1).
Undo nut (2) and put cable channel (3) including wiring harness to one side.