51 47 140 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment partition wall

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Move soft top into half-opened position
Support soft top compartment lid with suitable tool
Remove FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Remove panel for luggage compartment partition wall (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Partition Wall With Expansion Rivets

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