51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing panel for rollover protection on left or right

Remove complete front seat. Refer to 52 16 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT .

Remove rear storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 240 Removing and installing rear storage compartment .

Remove trim on panel for rollover protection. Refer to 51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim on panel for rollover protection on left or right .

Remove side trim panel at rear left or right. Refer to 51 43 015 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right side trim panel .

Remove rollover bar on left or right. Refer to 54 61 001 Removing and installing or replacing rollover bars on left or right .

Release screws (1) behind cover.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws Behind Cover

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Cover

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Detach cover and tilt forwards.