51 47 131 Replacing front trim for luggage compartment floor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest for rear seat
Remove rear luggage compartment floor trim, see 51 47 102 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment floor trim panel

Release expander rivets (1) and nuts (2) and remove trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (1) and/or nuts (2).

Fig 1: Expander Rivets, Nuts And Trim

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) on trim (4) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

If necessary, detach sound insulation (3) from trim (4) and fit on new part.

Fig 2: Guides, Catches And Trim

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