51 13 412 Removing and installing (replacing) lower trim on rear lid

Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

IMPORTANT: Build date from 09/2006 (painted lower trim):
Due to the risk of damage to the lower trim, the clips must be cut through from the inside.
During replacement, the lower trim can be removed from the outside (see Fig 2).

Build date from 09/2006 (painted lower trim):

Remove panel for rear lid, see 51 49 008 Removing and installing/replacing panel for rear lid

Cut through all clips (1) from the inside.

Unclip and remove lower trim from the outside.

Fig 1: Clips

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Build date up to 09/2006 or M aerodynamic kit:

Open rear lid.

Unclip clips (1) for trim (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 2: Clips

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

1 Clips with seal
3 Seal

If necessary, replace faulty parts.

Fig 3: Clips With Seal

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