51 46 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Rear Panel At Top

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove cover (1) for spare wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Spare Wheel Cover

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Lever out trim (2) for rear apron inwards/upwards.

Fig 2: View Of Expansion Rivets

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Installation:

Guides (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Guides Of Trim

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Replacement:

Lever out caps (1) from trim (2).

Fig 4: Locating Caps In Trim

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