51 47 143 Removing and installing/replacing passenger compartment partition wall trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with ski bag:

Release screws (1).

Remove wind deflector brackets (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Brackets And Screws

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Pull off trim panel (1) towards bottom.

Remove cover (2).

Pull off buffer (3) and release screws underneath.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Panel, Cover, And Buffer

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Slide locking slide for wind deflector (1) upwards.

Feed out trim panel (2) and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Trim Panel

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