51 47 172 Removing and Installing/Replacing Flap In Luggage Compartment Trim, Left or Right

Left side: 

Unlock flap (2) with lever (1) and open.

Fig 1: Identifying Flap & Lever

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Snap out flap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Flap

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Installation: 

Following parts of flap (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Mountings
2. Lock
3. Screws
   Fig 3: Identifying Mountings, Lock & Screws

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Right side: 

Version with revolving light: 

Unfasten Velcro-type strap (1) and remove revolving light (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Velcro-Type Strap & Revolving Light

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Unlock flap (2) with lever (1) and open.

Fig 5: Identifying Flap & Lever

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Snap out flap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Flap

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Installation: 

Following parts of flap (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Mountings
2. Lock
3. Screws
   Fig 7: Identifying Mountings, Lock & Screws

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