51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing trunk wheel housing trim, left

Remove socket housing for tail light in side section,

refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (SALOON/SEDAN, TOURING) .

Version with through-load system:

Remove rest side section from rear seat backrest,

refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT SIDES OF BACKREST ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Take out luggage compartment floor trim panel (1).

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Remove cover for spare wheel/jack.

Remove warning triangle.

Release expansion rivet (1) and remove fixture (2) for warning triangle.

Fig 2: Removing Fixture For Warning Triangle

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Version with through-load system:

Release expansion rivet (1).

Fig 3: Removing Expansion Rivet

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Partially release panel for trunk separating wall.

Release expansion rivet (1) and remove trunk arch housing trim (2).

Fig 4: Removing Trunk Arch Housing Trim

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