61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment aerial for Comfort Access

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Raise luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) at handle (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Open storage tray (1) in luggage compartment floor at front in direction of arrow and remove.

Release expanding rivet (2) and lift trim panel (3) slightly

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Unlock bracket (5) and remove luggage compartment aerial (6).

Installation note:

Make sure luggage compartment aerial (6) is seated correctly in bracket (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Storage Tray, Expanding Rivet, Trim Panel, Plug Connection, Luggage Compartment Aerial, And Bracket

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