51 47 151 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim on rear apron
Release convertible top compartment spring (1) at bottom.
Release expander rivets (2 and 3).
Partially raise partition wall panel (4) and rear window frame panel (5) in covered area.
Remove rear light cover (6).
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (2 and 3).
Unclip emergency release knob (1) in direction of arrow.
Detach Bowden cable (2) from emergency release knob (1).
Release expander rivets (4).
Feed out panel (5) and remove.
Installation:
Catches (3) on emergency release knob (1) must not be damaged.
If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (4).