51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on tail panel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL (WITH STOWAGE PACK) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
- Remove a trim panel for rear roof pillars (d-pillar). See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR WITH OPTION SA316 FROM 03/2006), LEFT OR RIGHT (AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION)
Lever covers (1) out of trim on tail panel (3).
Lever covers (2) out of lashing eyes.
Installation:
If necessary, replace damaged protective caps (1 and 2).
Release screws (1) from lashing eyes.
Release expander rivets (2) and screws (3) from trim on tail panel (4).
Remove trim on tail panel (4) in upwards direction.