51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top cover on rear apron

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release clamps (1).

Feed out trim panel (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel

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Release clamps (1).

Release impact plates (2) from trim (4) with special tool 51 2 040 .

Fig 2: Identifying Trim, Impact Plates, And Clamps

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Make sure edge protection (3) is correctly fitted on trim (1).

Feed out and remove trim on tail panel (1) in direction of arrow form trim panel for luggage compartment side member, right.

Fig 3: Removing Trim On Tail Panel

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