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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove TRIM FOR TOP TAIL PANEL 
• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENT 
• F02 only, with optional rear air conditioning and  initial equipment from 11/2010: Remove luggage compartment partition wall

Lever out trim (1) in lashing eye (2) at opening and remove.

Release screws (3) and remove lashing eye (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Lashing Eye And Screws

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Open holder (1) at opening (2) with a suitable tool.

Lever holder (1) out of seal (3).

Fig 2: Removing Holder Out Of Seal

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Release expanding rivets (1).

Lever out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2) from seal (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Expanding Rivets, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Seal

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