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

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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 Rivets And Front Panel Of Spare Wheel Well

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