Rear Section Assembly Overview, Convertible

Body, Rear

Rear Section Assembly Overview, Convertible

• Overview describes removal and installation of rear part for vehicles through June of 2005. Removal and installation applies to vehicles from July 2005, 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 wheel housing liners. Refer to=> [ Rear Wheel Housing Liner ] Service and Repair.

- Remove taillight cluster.

- Remove fuel flap unit. Refer to => [ Tank Door Unit ] Service and Repair.

- Remove bolts - 2 -, - 7 - and - 8 -.

- Remove nuts - 9 -.

- Remove bolts - 3 -.

- 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 - 4 - 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

• Qty. 32

• Insert with locking fluid (D185 400 A2)

• Note tightening sequence

4 Anti-Friction Foil

5 Bracket

6 Bracket

7 Bolt

• 1.2 Nm

• Qty. 2

8 Bolt

• Qty. 2

• 7.5 Nm

• Insert with locking fluid (D185 400 A2)

9 Spring Nut

• Qty. 2