51 47 210 Removing and installing/replacing trunk trim panel on left side panel

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release clip (1) and remove cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Clip

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Version with CD changer:

Open lid for lowerable hardtop.

If necessary, extend lowerable hardtop.

Release clips (1).

Feed out panel (3) on mucket (2).

NOTE: Do not detach mucket (2) from body.

Release panel (3) at retainers (4) and feed out in upward direction.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and retainers (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Trim Panel, Mucket, Clips, And Retainers

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Version without CD changer:

Open lid for lowerable hardtop.

If necessary, extend lowerable hardtop.

Open flap (1).

Release clips (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Clips And Flap

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Release clips (1).

Feed out panel (3) on mucket (2).

NOTE: Do not detach mucket (2) from body.

Fig 4: Identifying Trunk Trim Panel, Mucket, And Clips

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Installation:

Lugs (1) of panel (2) must be correctly seated on storage tray (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Storage Tray, Panel, And Lugs

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