51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with storage compartment package:

Unscrew bolt (1) on lashing eye (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt On Lashing Eye

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Version without lashing rail:

Raise the luggage compartment floor trim panel (1).

Detach clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel And Clips

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Disconnect plug connection on charging socket (1).

Detach clips (2).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch panel (3) in inwards direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel, Charging Socket And Clips

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Replacement:

Remove charging socket (1).

Version with storage compartment package:

Remove multifunction hook (2).

Remove tensioning strap (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Charging Socket, Multifunction Hook And Tensioning Strap

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