51 47 151 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release convertible top compartment spring (1) at bottom.

Release expander rivets (2 and 3).

Partially raise partition wall panel (4) and rear window frame panel (5) in covered area.

Remove rear light cover (6).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (2 and 3).

Fig 1: Releasing Expander Rivets

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Unclip emergency release knob (1) in direction of arrow.

Detach Bowden cable (2) from emergency release knob (1).

Release expander rivets (4).

Feed out panel (5) and remove.

Installation:

Catches (3) on emergency release knob (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (4).

Fig 2: Uncliping Emergency Release Knob

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