51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing panel in luggage compartment at top left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim on tail panel  (See 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON )

Release panel (1) at clips (2) and remove towards inside.

Installation: 

Make sure panel (2) is correctly seated on wheel arch trim (3) and mucket (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Panel & Clips

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Installation: 

Clips (1) and guide (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips & Guide

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