51 47 162 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch panel (2' Series convertible models)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 325 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Refer to REMOVING COVER FROM TAIL PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .

Removal: 

Version with lashing eye: 

Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Remove lashing eye (2).

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Version with oddments tray: 

Unclip and remove cover (1) upwards with special tool 00 9 325  .

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Pull out and detach fuel tank release (1).

Remove emergency release (2) and detach the cable.

Release clamps (3).

Feed out wheel arch panel (4).

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Installation: 

Replacement (depending on version): 

Remount 12 V POWER SOCKET if necessary.

Unclip tensioning strap (1).

Detach luggage compartment net (2) at holder (3).

Release lock washer (4) and feed out luggage compartment net (2).

Unscrew holder (3).

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Feed in wheel arch panel (4).

Connect fuel tank release (1).

Attach cable and install emergency release (2).

Mount clips (3).

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Version with oddments tray  :

Install shelf (1).

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Version with lashing eye: 

Install lashing eye (2) and tighten down bolt.

Tightening torque 51 47 1AZ .

Mount cover (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING COVER ON TAIL PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL