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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR TAIL PANEL AT TOP
Not for optional through-loading facility:
- REMOVE REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST
For optional through-loading facility only :
- Remove SEAT BACK SIDE SECTION

Lever out expander rivets (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim Rivets

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Release expanding rivets (1).

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

Remove wheel arch panel (4).

Installation:

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch panel (4) and rubber seal are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivets, Lashing Eye And Screw

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