Remove Luggage Space Tray And Left Side Rail

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS - (530I 2017-2022, 530I XDRIVE 2017-2022, 530E PHEV 2018-2022, 530E XDRIVE PHEV 2018-2022, 540I 2017-2022, 540I XDRIVE 2017-2022, M550I XDRIVE 2018-2022) .
Undo self-tapping screws (1).
Release welded connections in areas (2).
Release bonded connection in area (3).

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Undo self-tapping screws (1).
Open welded connections in area (2).
Release bonded connection in area (3).
Mark severance cut (4) according to schematic diagram and disconnect. Do not damage the (5) aluminum side member.

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Open welded connections in area (1).
Mark severance cut (2) according to schematic diagram and disconnect. Cut through side rail completely.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: Open riveted joints (41 00).
Loosen self-tapping screws and bonded connection in area (1).
Release the bonded rivet connection in area (2).
Release the welded connection in area (3) from the inside.
Open welded connections in area (4) and remove the support (5).

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Release the self-tapping screw and bonded connection in the area (1).
Release welded connections in areas (2).
(3) Remove luggage compartment floor.

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Release adhesive compounds in the areas (1) and (2). Do not damage the (3) aluminum side member.

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Release the bonded rivet connection in area (1). Do not damage the (2) aluminum side member.

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Release the bonded rivet connection in area (1).
Remove side rail support section (2).

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