51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top cover on tail panel
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL (luggage compartment mat)
- Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel . See 51 47 173 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON LEFT or 51 47 171 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON RIGHT on left/right
Undo screw (1), release expanding rivets (2) and remove storage compartment.
Detach trim panel (1) from clip (2).
Pull trim panel (1) inward slightly and release expanding rivet (3).
Installation note:
Renew faulty clip (2) and expanding rivet (3).
Make sure edge protection (4) is correctly seated.
Release screw (1).
Detach trim panel (2) from clips (3).
Pull trim panel for roof pillar (5) inward slightly and feed out trim panel (2).
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (3).
Make sure edge protection (4) is correctly seated.
Lift out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325 .
Release screws (1) on left/right.
Release screws (1).
Detach edge guard for rear lid (2) in marked area of cover (1).
Lever off cover (1) straight up from retaining clips (2).
Installation note:
Replace faulty retaining clips (2).
Retainers for tail panel (arrow) cover must not be damaged.