51 47... Removing and installing/replacing front panel of spare wheel well

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FRONT FLOOR PANEL 

Remove expanding rivets (1) from front panel of spare wheel well (2).

Installation: 

Replace faulty expanding rivets (1).

Lift out front panel of spare wheel well (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Front Panel Of Spare Wheel

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