51 47 210 Removing and installing/replacing trunk trim panel on left side panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AT REAR .

Release clip (1) and remove cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Trim Panel Cover And Clip

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Version with CD changer:

Open lid for lowerable hardtop.

If necessary, extend lowerable hardtop.

Release clips (1).

Feed out panel (3) on mucket (2).

NOTE: Do not detach mucket (2) from body.

Release panel (3) at retainers (4) and feed out in upward direction.

Fig 2: Identifying Feed Out Panel On Mucket And Clips

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and retainers (4).

Version without CD changer:

Open lid for lowerable hardtop.

If necessary, extend lowerable hardtop.

Open flap (1).

Release clips (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Open Flap And Clips

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Release clips (1).

Feed out panel (3) on mucket (2).

NOTE: Do not detach mucket (2) from body.

Fig 4: Identifying Feed Out Panel On Mucket And Clips

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Installation:

Lugs (1) of panel (2) must be correctly seated on storage tray (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Lugs Of Panel On Storage Tray

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