51 47 162 Removing and installing / replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Trim On Rear Apron
Remove Flap In Luggage Compartment Panel
Fold down backrest for right rear seat

Version with bag holder:

Pull expander rivets (1) out of bag holder (2) and remove bag holder (2).

Fig 1: Expander Rivets And Bag Holder

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Release clips (1).

Release screw (2) and remove cover (3).

Feed out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure luggage compartment wheel arch trim (4) is correctly seated on rest side section and side panel.

Fig 2: Clips, Screw, Cover, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

If necessary, release retainers (1) on back of luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2) and remove securing net (3).

Fig 3: Retainers, Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim And Securing Net

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