51 47... Removing and installing/replacing C-pillar storage compartment at bottom left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear door
Remove REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP
Remove LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM

Unclip rear seat towards rear.

Installation:

Feed seat belt buckles (1) into openings in rear seat.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat

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Detach mucket (1) in area of storage compartment (2).

Remove mat insert (3) from storage compartment (2) and release screws underneath (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Storage Compartment, Mucket, Mat Insert And Underneath Screws

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Release clips (1).

Pull out storage compartment (2) in direction of arrow from clip (3).

Installation:

If necessary, release clips (2 and 3) from vehicle.

Install storage compartment (2) with preinstalled clips (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Compartment And Mounting Clips

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Installation:

Retainers (1) must not be damaged or missing.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fit missing clips on storage compartment (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Storage Compartment, Retainers And Clips

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