Rear Part, Assembly Overview (Convertible)

Rear Part, Assembly Overview (Convertible)

NOTE:
- Overview describes removal and installation of rear part for vehicles --> 06.05. Removal and installation applies to vehicles 07.05 -->, except slight changes.
- Rear fenders and rear bumper cover can only be removed together from vehicle as so-called rear part.
- It is necessary that tightening sequence of bolts - 3 - is observed to ensure surface alignment and joint.
- Rear part must be installed free of stress.







1 - Rear part
- Removing:
- Remove wheelhousing liners.
- Remove taillight cluster
- Remove fuel flap unit.
- Remove bolts, and.
- Remove nuts.
- Remove bolts.
- Pull left and right rear part to the outside and remove from vehicle toward rear with two mechanics.

- Installing:
- Before reattaching rear part, adhere anti-friction foil on contact areas again, or check condition of old anti-friction foil.

2 - Bolt
- 5 Nm
- Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2

3 - Bolt
- 5 Nm
- 32x
- Insert with locking fluid D185 400 A2
- Note tightening sequence

4 - Anti-friction foil
5 - Bracket
6 - Bracket
7 - Bolt
- 1.2 Nm
- 2x

8 - Bolt
- 2x
- 7.5 Nm
- Insert with locking fluid D185 400 A2

9 - Spring nut
- 2x