51 47 172 Removing And Installing / Replacing Flap In Luggage Compartment Trim, Left Or Right

Left side: 

Unlock flap (2) with lever (1) and open.

Fig 1: Unlocking Flap With Lever

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Snap out flap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Snapping Out Flap

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Installation: 

Following parts of flap (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Mountings
2. Lock
3. Screws
   Fig 3: Identifying Mountings, Lock And Screws Of Flap

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Right side: 

Version with revolving light: 

Unfasten Velcro-type strap (1) and remove revolving light (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Velcro-Type Strap

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Unlock flap (2) with lever (1) and open.

Fig 5: Unlocking Flap With Lever

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Snap out flap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 6: Snapping Out Flap

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Installation: 

Following parts of flap (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Mountings
2. Lock
3. Screws
   Fig 7: Identifying Mountings, Lock And Screws Of Flap

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