51 47 151 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inner window cavity cover strip, see 51 37 261 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right
Remove front trim for luggage compartment floor, see 51 47 131 Replacing front trim for luggage compartment floor

Release screws (1).

Right side only: Release screw in area (2).

Lever out trim (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Feed luggage compartment wheel arch trim (4) at top out of roller sun blind mounting and remove from passenger compartment in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim, Trim And Screw

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Guides, Catches And Trim

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Replacement:

If necessary, detach sound insulation (1) from trim (2) and fit on new part.

Fig 3: Sound Insulation And Trim

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