Tools
Designation Type Number Explanation hand-held blind rivet nut device special tool NR.125
Scheme 787
1. Removing rear apron
1.1. > 635519 Removing and installing rear apron - "Removing"
2. Removing Kessy antennas or wiring harness - only vehicles with Kessy
2.1. Refer to 96 67 19 Removing and installing Kessy antenna - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Scheme 788
1. Removing rear bumper
1.1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- (or -2- ). (Scheme 788), (Scheme 789).
1.2. Remove rear bumper -1-. (Scheme 789)
Scheme 789
Scheme 790
Scheme 791
1. Fit rivet nuts only when replacing the bumper on vehicles with external spare wheel
1.1. Insert rivet nuts in the bores and rivet with hand-held blind rivet nut device NR.125 .
2. Installing rear bumper
2.1. Replace seal -3- (or -3- ). (Scheme 791), (Scheme 792).
2.2. Position rear bumper -1-. (Scheme 791)
2.3. Screw in fastening screws -2- (or -2- ) --> Tightening torque: 111 ftlb. +22 ftlb.. (Scheme 791), (Scheme 792).
Scheme 792
Scheme 793
3. Preparing the foam part for installation
Scheme 794
3.1. Place a butyl sealing cord -4- on the underside of the foam part -5- in the areas indicated. (Scheme 793), (Scheme 794).
Scheme 795
Scheme 796
Scheme 797
4. Installing foam part
4.1. Place foam part -4- on the rear bumper -1- in line with the profile and press down firmly. (Scheme 796)
1. Installing Kessy antennas or wiring harness only vehicles with Kessy
1.1. Refer to 96 67 19 Removing and installing Kessy antenna - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
2. Installing rear apron
2.1. > 635519 Removing and installing rear apron - "Installing"
1. Remove tail lights. Refer to 94 31 19 Removing and installing tail light - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Only for vehicles with externally fitted spare wheel
2. Remove spare wheel mount. Refer to 44 56 19 Removing and installing spare wheel mount (frame) - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
1. Adjusting gap dimensions
1.1. Close the lid.
1.2. Check gap dimensions at the lid.
1.3. If necessary, loosen fastening nuts -15- and adjust the gap dimensions by moving the retaining strip. --> Tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb. +/-0.5 ftlb. see scheme 98
Scheme 798
Only for vehicles with externally fitted spare wheel
2. Install spare wheel mount. Refer to 44 56 19 Removing and installing spare wheel mount (frame) - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
3. Install tail lights. Refer to 94 31 19 Removing and installing tail light - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Scheme 799
Scheme 800
1. Removing side guide rails
1.1. Unscrew the fastening screw at the left -10- and right -10-. (Scheme 799), (Scheme 800).
1.2. Remove side guide rails at the left -12- and right -12-. (Scheme 799), (Scheme 800).
1.3. Check expander nuts on the left -11- and right -11- for deformation, replace if necessary. (Scheme 799), (Scheme 800).
Scheme 801
2. Removing center retaining strip and retaining bracket
2.1. Unscrew fastening nuts -15-. (Scheme 801)
2.2. Remove center retaining strip -16-. (Scheme 801)
2.3. Unscrew fastening nuts -17-. (Scheme 801)
2.4. Remove retaining bracket -18-. (Scheme 801)
Scheme 802
Scheme 803
1. Installing side guide rails
1.1. Clip in expander nuts on the left -11- and right -11-. (Scheme 802), (Scheme 803).
1.2. Position side guide rails on the left -12- and right -12- with the top side on a level with the side panel profile. (Scheme 802), (Scheme 803).
1.3. Screw in fastening screws on left -10- and right -10-. --> Tightening torque: 1 ftlb. +/-0.5 ftlb. (Scheme 802), (Scheme 803).
Scheme 804
Scheme 805
2. Installing center retaining strip and retaining bracket
2.1. Position center retaining strip -16-. (Scheme 804)
2.2. Screw in fastening nuts -15-. (Scheme 804)
2.3. Position retaining bracket -18-. (Scheme 804)
2.4. Screw in fastening nuts -17-. --> Tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb. +0.5 ftlb. (Scheme 804)
3. Checking gap dimensions.
3.1. Position rear apron in installation position.
3.2. Close the lid.
3.3. Check gap dimensions at the lid.
3.4. If necessary, loosen fastening nuts -15- and adjust the gap dimensions by moving the retaining strip -16-. --> Tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb. +/-0.5 ftlb. (Scheme 804)
1. Remove rear spoiler. > 635519 Removing and installing rear spoiler - "Removing"
2. Remove sensors for ParkAssist. Refer to 91 75 19 Removing and installing sensor for ParkAssist - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
3. Remove rear apron. > 635519 Removing and installing rear apron - "Removing"
4. Remove cover for spare wheel mount. > Removing and installing cover for spare wheel mount