51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Necessary preliminary work:

Version without through-loading system:

Version with through-loading system:

Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 47 1AZ .

Remove lashing eye (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Lashing Eye And Cover

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Remove storage tray (1) in upward direction.

Fig 2: Identifying Storage Tray

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Release expanding rivets (1).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2) in direction of arrow

If necessary, unlock plug connection for charging socket and disconnect.

Installation note:

Luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2) must fit correctly under tailgate rubber seal (1).

Fig 3: Removing Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel

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Replacement and version with charging socket:

Lever out charging socket (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Charging Socket

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Replacement (depending on version):

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Unclip tensioning strap (1).

Detach luggage compartment net (2) at holder (3).

Release lock washer (4) and feed out luggage compartment net (2).

Unscrew holder (3).

If necessary, apertures for tensioning strap (1) and luggage compartment net (2) must be cut out at mark on rear side.

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Compartment Net, Holder And Tensioning Strap

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