51 71... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Remove guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Cover

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Release screw.

Release screws (1).

Carefully remove carbon canister (2) and secure against falling off.

Fig 4: Locating Screws Of Carbon Canister

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

Fig 5: Identifying Screws And Cover

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Release screws and remove holder (1).

Fig 6: Locating Screws Of Holder

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Cut open cable tie (1).

Lift out expansion rivet (2).

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Release screws and remove mounting (4).

Fig 7: Locating Screws Of Expansion Rivet

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Release screw.

Lever out expanding rivet (1).

Cut open cable tie (2).

Carefully lay hydraulic lines (3) to one side.

Fig 8: Locating Screw

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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).

Fig 9: Locating Nut Of Ground Cable

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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.

Fig 10: Identifying Hydraulic Control Unit, Video Module And Holder

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Installation:

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

Fig 11: Identifying Seals On Multifunction Pan

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