51 47... Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove warning triangle.

Lift handle (1) from socket mounting and fold luggage compartment lid (2) toward inside.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Lid And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) from socket.

Remove luggage compartment lid (2).

Replacement

Modify socket mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Lid And Plug Connection

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