51 47 128 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Luggage Compartment Floor

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Push retaining spring (1) to end of gas-filled strut.

Remove gas-filled strut from ball head.

Firmly pull luggage compartment floor (2) towards rear and thereby disengage from hinges (3).

Fig 1: Pushing Retaining Spring

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Replacement:

Remove handle on panel for luggage compartment floor . See 51 47 126 REPLACING HANDLE ON PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR .

Release screws (1).

Remove hinge (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Hinge

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Release screws (1).

Remove retaining plate (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Retaining Plate

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