51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment floor trim  (luggage compartment mat) (See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL )

Turn screw cap (1) in direction of arrow and remove trim (2) on left and right.

Fig 1: Turning Screw Cap

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim for tail panel (2).

Installation: 

Insert trim for tail panel (2) behind retaining lugs (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Tail Panel & Screw

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