51 47 156 Removing and installing/replacing left or right capping in luggage compartment
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WARNING:
Version with head airbag:
FOLLOW safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.
Disconnect battery.
FOLLOW safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.
Disconnect battery.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roller cover for luggage compartment, refer to Owner's Handbook
- Fold rear seat backrest forwards
- Remove panel for roof pillar at rear (C-pillar). See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR, REAR) and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR, FRONT)
- Remove panel for roof pillar at rear (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)
- Remove COVERS FOR CAPPING
- Remove ARMREST SIDE SECTION
Release screw (1) on capping in luggage compartment (2).
Release screw (3) on airbag (4).
Installation:
Tightening torque 72 12 04AZ
Release screw (1) on capping in luggage compartment (2).
Unclip clip (3) on capping in luggage compartment (2).
Release screws (1) on capping in luggage compartment (2).
Unclip capping in luggage compartment (2) in upwards direction.
Installation:
Guide (1) and catches (2) on capping in luggage compartment (3) must not be damaged.