51 47 156 Removing and installing/replacing left or right capping in luggage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (C-PILLAR) 
• Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (D-PILLAR) 
• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL 

Release screws (1).

Maneuver out shoulder panel (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Capping

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Installation note: 

Guide (1) of shoulder panel (2) must be inserted correctly in holders (3) in body.

Fig 2: Identifying Holders And Guide Of Shoulder Panel

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