51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: 51 47 1AZ .

Remove lashing eye (2).

Fig 1: Lashing Eye And Cover

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Remove flap (1).

Fig 2: Flap

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Pull out and detach fuel tank release (1).

Release clamps (2).

Feed out wheel arch panel (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Wheel arch panel must be seated correctly under tailgate rubber seal (4).

Fig 3: Pulling Wheel Arch Panel

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Replacement (depending on version):

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Unclip tensioning strap (1).

Detach luggage compartment net (2) at holder (3).

Release lock washer (4) and feed out luggage compartment net (2).

Unscrew holder (3).

Fig 4: Luggage Compartment Net, Tensioning Strap, Holder And Washer

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If necessary, apertures for tensioning strap (1) and luggage compartment net (2) must be cut out at mark on rear side.