51 16 240 Removing and installing rear storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) on side trim (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Side Trim

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Loosen screws (1).

Lever out cover caps (2) and release screws underneath.

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Fig 2: Loosening Screws For Storage Box

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Lever out side trims (4) and pull out storage box (3).

Installation:

Lay emergency release cable (1) correctly in guide (2) of storage box (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Cable Correctly In Guide Of Storage Box

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Feed out emergency release cable (1) and remove storage box (3).

Installation:

Lay emergency release cable (1) correctly in guides (2) of storage box (3).

Fig 4: Releasing Cable And Removing Storage Box

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Installation:

Lay emergency release cable (2) correctly in bore (1) and panel (3) for luggage compartment partition.

Fig 5: Releasing Cable Correctly In Bore And Panel For Luggage Compartment Partition

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