51 47 162 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with lashing eye:

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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Version with charging socket:

Lever out charging socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Charging Socket

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Version with oddments tray:

Unclip oddments tray (2) from wheel arch panel (1) using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 3: Removing Oddments Tray From Wheel Arch Panel

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Pull out and detach fuel tank release (1).

Release clamps (2).

Feed out wheel arch panel (3).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 4: Fuel Tank Clamps, Clips And Wheel Arch Panel

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Replacement (depending on version):

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 5: Luggage Compartment Net, Washer And Holder

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