51 46 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Finisher For Top Of Rear Apron

Release expansion rivets (1) and remove tray (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivets

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Version with battery in luggage compartment:

Turn rotary clip (1) through 90° and feed shelf (2) out of trunk wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 2: Locating Rotary Clip

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Version with battery in engine compartment:

Turn rotary clip (1) through 90° and remove shelf (2).

Fig 3: Replacing Right Trunk Wheel Housing Trim

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Lever out caps (2).

Release screws and remove trim (3).

Fig 4: View Of Expansion Rivets

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Replacement only:

Lever out trims (1) and caps (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Trims And Caps

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