51 47 135 Removing and installing/replacing left or right lashing rail in luggage compartment floor

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL 

Lift off cover (1).

Fig 1: Lifting Off Cover

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Release clamps (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 47 15AZ .

Feed out lashing rail (3) to the front.

Fig 2: Identifying Lashing Rail, Clamps And Screws

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