51 46 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Trim On Rear Apron

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove storage compartment in luggage compartment on left/right  . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON LEFT OR RIGHT .
• Remove trims on D-pillar at bottom left/right  . See 51 47 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON D-PILLAR AT BOTTOM LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Take off cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Cover

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim (2) inwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Trim

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Installation: 

Make sure mucket (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim

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