65 20 150 Removing and installing/replacing back-up aerial/antenna

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove left luggage compartment trim panel . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (WITH 3RD SEAT ROW) or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release screws (1).

Remove back-up antenna (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Back-Up Antenna And Screws

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