51 47 152 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Trim On Rear Apron
Fold down backrest for left rear seat
If necessary, remove Storage Tray in luggage compartment on left

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

Fig 1: Socket And Removal Direction

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: 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: Warning Triangle, Brackets And Expansion Rivets

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

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

Installation:

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) is correctly seated on rest side section and side panel.

Fig 4: Screw, Trim, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

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

Fig 5: Trim, Catches And Rubber Pull

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