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Removing and Installing/Replacing Multifunction Pan (Turbo Engine)






51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan (N54)







Necessary preliminary tasks:

- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove top trim from tail panel
- Remove CD changer
- Remove exhaust system







Unclip vacuum line (1) from heat shield.

Unfasten screws (2).







Release screws (1).

Remove both heat shields.







Unclip line (1).

Unfasten screws (2).







Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).







Release screws and remove holder (1).







Cut open cable tie (1).

Lift out expansion rivet (2).

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Release screws and remove mounting (4).







Release screw.

Lever out expanding rivet (1).

Cut open cable tie (2).

Carefully lay hydraulic lines (3) to one side.







Unclip battery positive lead (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2).

Release nut (3) and disconnect ground cable.

Tightening torque 51 71 16AZ.

Release screw and remove mounting (4).







Release nuts along line.

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ.

Remove video module (1) and carefully place to one side.

Remove hydraulic control unit (2), carefully place to one side and secure.

Unlock and disconnect holder (3).

Cut open cable tie (4).

Remove multifunction pan.







Installation:

Seals (1) on multifunction pan (2) must be replaced each time they are removed.