51 47 128 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for luggage compartment floor

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BATTERY COVER

Removal:

Remove the gas pressure spring (1) from the BALL SOCKETS .

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Pressure Spring

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Open covers (1) remove concealed screws.

Remove trim panel for luggage compartment floor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Covers On Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Release screw (1).

Lever out the covers (2) upwards.

Lift the rear trim panel for luggage compartment floor (3), unclip from the front clips and remove upwards.

Fig 3: Locating Covers, Clips, And Screw

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Installation:

Replacement:

Remount HANDLE ONTO TRIM PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR .

Release screws (1).

Remove mounting plate (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Plate And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remount both hinges (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Hinges And Screws

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Engage the trim panel for the luggage compartment floor (3) in the clips.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 47 20AZ .

Install and engage covers (2).

Fig 6: Locating Covers, Clips, And Screw

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Install trim panel for luggage compartment floor (2).

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 51 47 20AZ .

Close covers(1).

Fig 7: Identifying Screw Covers On Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Install the gas pressure spring (1) at the BALL SOCKETS .

Fig 8: Identifying Gas Pressure Spring

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Required follow-up work:

Install the BATTERY COVER

Push retaining spring (1) to end of gas pressure spring.

Remove gas pressure spring from ball head.

Firmly pull luggage compartment floor (2) towards the rear and thereby detach it from hinges (3).

NOTE: Removal is easier the flatter the luggage compartment floor (2) is positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor, Retaining Spring, And Hinges

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Replacement:

Remove HANDLE ON TRIM PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR .

Release screws (1).

Remove mounting plate (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Plate And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) and retaining hook (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Screws, And Retaining Hook

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