Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR WINDOW STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT .
• Refer to REMOVING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE RIGHT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .

Precondition 

The rear seat backrest is folded toward the front.

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1)  .
• Unlock plug connection (2)  and disconnect.
• Pull out and remove the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on the right (3)  .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.