51 47 161 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim on rear apron .

Version with through-loading system:

Fold down backrest for right rear seat

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Guide (1) and catches (2) on socket (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide, Catches & Socket

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Release screw (2) and remove trim (3).

Pull out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (4) in inwards direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim & Screws

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Replacement:

If necessary, release retainer (1) on back of luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2) and remove securing net (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Retainer & Wheel Arch Trim

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