51 47 151 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Trim On Rear Apron 
• If necessary, remove Storage Tray  in luggage compartment on left

Version with through-loading system: 

• Fold down backrest for left rear seat

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Socket

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Installation: 

Guide (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Catches

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Remove warning triangle (1).

Turn bracket (2) approx. 90° in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Turn bracket (3) approx. 90° in clockwise direction and remove.

Release expansion rivets (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Rivets, Brackets And Warning Triangle

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Pull out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) in inwards direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Trim, Wheel Arch Trim And Screws

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Installation in version without through-loading system only: 

Installation: 

To install luggage compartment wheel arch trim, proceed as follows:

• Remove Rear Seat
• Unscrew screws (1).

  For tightening torque refer to 52 24 01AZ in 51 24 REAR LID LOCKS .

• Press backrest from luggage compartment in direction of vehicle interior and feed luggage compartment wheel arch trim between wheel arch and backrest
  Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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Replacement: 

If necessary, release trim (1) at catches (2) from interior and remove rubber pull (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Release Trim, Catches And Rubber Pull

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