51 47... Removing and installing/replacing cover for left or right belt reel (Touring)

Removing roller cover from luggage compartment, Refer to Owner's handbook.

Remove trim for rear roof pillar (C-pillar), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) (TOURING)  .

Remove armrest side section on rear seat backrest (through-loading system), refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING SIDE SECTION ON REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) ON LEFT OR RIGHT (TOURING) .

Release screw for seat belt (top belt) at bottom.

Fold rear-seat backrest forwards.

Release nut (1) on cover (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Nut On Cover

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Unfasten bolts (1) and expanding rivet (2).

Lever out cover (3) and feed out belt strap.

Fig 2: Removing Belt Strap

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