51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON LEFT/RIGHT 
• Remove TRIMS ON D-PILLAR AT BOTTOM  left/right

Release screws (1).

Take off cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Cover

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim (2) inwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Trim

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Installation: 

Make sure mucket (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mucket And Trim

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