51 46... Removing and installing/replacing upper (rear) partition panel

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1).

Lever out expander rivets (2).

Remove rear upper partition panel (3).

Installation:

Feed in retaining tabs for expanding rivets (2) between partition and luggage compartment trim panel.

Replace faulty expanding rivets (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Upper Partition Panel With Expanding Rivets And Screws

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