51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing cover for rear panel at top

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lift trim panel for spare wheel well (1) completely out at an angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Spare Wheel Well Trim Panel

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Release screws (1) from lashing eyes on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 47 1AZ .

Release screws (2) from cover (3) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 47 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Pull off seal for rear lid (2) in marked area of cover (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lid And Cover

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Lever off cover (1) straight up from retaining clips (2).

Installation:

Replace faulty retaining clips (2). Retaining bridges for rear end panel (arrow) cover must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Levering Out Cover From Retaining Clips

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