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51 47 151 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trunk Wheel Housing Trim, Left

  1. Remove socket housing for tail light in side section, refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .
  2. Version with through-load system:
  3. Remove rest side section from rear seat backrest, refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) (COUPE) .

Take out luggage compartment floor trim panel (1).

Remove cover for spare wheel/jack.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel
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Remove warning triangle.

Release expansion rivet (1) and remove fixture (2) for warning triangle.

Fig 2: Locating Expansion Rivet
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Version with through-load system:

Release expansion rivet (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Rivet
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Partially release panel for trunk separating wall.

Release expansion rivet (1) and remove trunk arch housing trim (2).

Fig 4: Removing Trunk Arch Housing Trim Expansion Rivet
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