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 (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).
Remove cover for spare wheel/jack.
Pull out emergency release mechanism for tank cap a little.
Unclip cable (1) from clip (2).
Turn rotary clip (1) through 90° and remove.
Partially release panel for trunk separating wall.
Partially lever out outer trim (1) and remove trunk wheel arch trim (2).