51 47... Removing and installing/replacing storage compartment in luggage compartment on left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT on left or right

Left side:

Take out first-aid kit if necessary.

Remove warning triangle (1).

Release clips (2) and remove storage compartment (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Warning Triangle, Storage Compartment And Clips

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Right side:

Release clips (1) and feed out storage compartment (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Storage Compartment And Clips

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