51 46 018 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for storage shelf with roller sunblind: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BACKREST
• Only with optional equipment Comfort seat: 
  • Remove HEAD RESTRAINTS
  • Remove ARMREST
• With rear air conditioning optional equipment only: 
  • Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL 
• Remove TRIM FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR 
• In F01/02/03/04 only: 
  • Remove BELT FEED TRIM  on left and right

Release screws in luggage compartment.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 51 46 2AZ .

Lever out center seat belt finisher strip (1) with plastic wedge and feed out seat belt strap (2).

Version with decorative strip only: 

Unclip center seat belt finisher strip (1) from decorative trim and feed out seat belt strap (2).

In F01/02/03/04 only: 

• Release plastic nut (1) on C-pillar trim panel.
  Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel Plastic Nut

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

In F01/02/03/04 only: 

• Release plastic nut (1) on C-pillar trim panel.
• Disengage guide lug of C-pillar trim panel at top from storage shelf.
  Fig 5: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel Plastic Nut

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release attachment sleeves and pull storage shelf forwards.

Unlock and disconnect underlying plug connections.