51 47 161 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Trunk Wheel Arch Trim

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Remove socket housing for tail light in side section, refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .
Version with through-load system:
Remove rest side section from rear seat backrest, refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) (COUPE) .

Take out luggage compartment floor trim panel (1).

Remove cover for spare wheel/jack.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Pull out emergency release mechanism for tank cap a little. Unclip cable (1) from clip (2).

Fig 2: Unclipping Cable From Clip

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Turn rotary clip (1) through 90° and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Rotary Clip

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Partially release panel for trunk separating wall.

Partially lever out outer trim (1) and remove trunk wheel arch trim (2).

Fig 4: Removing Trunk Wheel Arch Trim

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