51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expanding rivet (1).

Lower the lower rear window trim panel (3).

Disconnect plug connection from luggage compartment lights (2).

Remove the lower rear window trim panel (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet And Rear Window Trim Panel

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Release expanding rivet (1).

Detach the emergency release button (2) from the Bowden cable.

Release screw (4) and remove lashing eye.

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivet, Screw And Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Installation note:

The luggage compartment wheel arch panel (1) must be seated correctly under the rubber seal (2) and rail (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel And Rubber Seal

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