51 47 152 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Socket And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Guide (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Guide And Catches

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Remove warning triangle (1).

Turn bracket (2) approx. 90° in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Turn bracket (3) approx. 90° in clockwise direction and remove.

Release expansion rivets (4).

Fig 3: Warning Triangle, Brackets And Expansion Rivets

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Pull out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) in inwards direction.

Installation:

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) is correctly seated on rest side section and side panel.

Fig 4: Screw, Trim, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

If necessary, release trim (1) at catches (2) from interior and remove rubber pull (3).

Fig 5: Trim, Catches And Rubber Pull

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