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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left rest side section . See 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT SIDES OF BACKREST ON REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING) .
Remove left storage compartment . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

Press catches (1) together from inside and feed out cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches

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Release clips (1).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Luggage Compartment

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If replacing version with storage package:

Remove multifunction hook (1).

Remove tensioning strap (2).

NOTE: Openings for multifunction hook (1) and tensioning strap (2) must be cut out from luggage compartment wheel arch trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Multifunction Hook And Tensioning Strap

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Saw out openings with an oscillating saw and a straight blade on the molding.