51 47 101 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment floor trim panel

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Version up to build date 04/2005:

Lift handle (1) and remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Version from build date 04/2005:

Open luggage compartment floor trim panel.

Disengage gas-filled struts at top left and right.

Push retainer spring to end of gas-filled strut.
Detach gas-filled strut from ball head.

Close luggage compartment floor trim panel.

Fig 2: Detaching Gas-Filled Strut From Ball Head

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Remove FRONT PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR .

Release screws (1) and lift out luggage compartment floor trim panel (2).

Installation:

Slide luggage compartment floor trim panel (2) forwards and secure screws (1) in this position.

Engage gas-filled struts, check position and function of luggage compartment floor trim panel (2).

If necessary, release screws (1) and reposition luggage compartment floor trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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