51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CAPPING IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove FRONT TRIM FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR

Release expander rivets (1) on luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Lever out trim (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Catches On Trim

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Replacement:

If necessary, detach sound insulation (1) from trim (2) and fit on new part.

Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation And Trim

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