51 46 050 Removing and installing / replacing trim for rear panel at top: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL 

Remove cover (1) for spare wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Cover For Spare Wheel

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets

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

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Locating Guides Of Trim

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