51 47... Removing and installing/replacing left and right railing support
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR at rear (D-pillar).
Release screws (2) on railing support (1).
Replace screws (2).
Tightening torque 51 47 6AZ .