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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT STORAGE COMPARTMENT

E70 only:

Remove LEFT BACKREST SIDE SECTION

With E70 (Security, Security-Plus) only:

Remove left backrest side section

In E71/72 only:

Remove left C-pillar cover

Press latch mechanisms (1) together from inside and feed out cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Cover

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Release clamps (1).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel And Clamps

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E70 Security Plus (SA109) only:

Release clip (1).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel And Clip

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If replacing with storage compartment package version:

Remove multifunction hook (1).

Remove tensioning strap (2).

NOTE: Apertures for multifunction hook (1) and tensioning strap (2) must be cut out from luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Saw out openings with an oscillating saw and a straight blade on the molding.

Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Strap And Multifunction Hook

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E70 Security Plus (SA109) only:

Wheel arch panel must also be adapted.

Make cut-outs with a jigsaw and a straight blade as follows:

132 mm
11 mm
37 mm
44 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Dimensions
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