51 47 140 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment partition

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL

Version with ski bag:

Remove ski bag

Open lid for lowerable hardtop.

If necessary, extend lowerable hardtop.

Release screw (1).

Release clips (2).

Raise trim (3) slightly and feed out panel (4).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Feed Out Panel And Clips

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