51 47 157 Removing and installing/replacing cover for left or right capping in luggage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ARMREST SIDE SECTION ON REAR SEAT BACKREST
Remove both trim panels for rear roof pillar (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)

Unclip cover for capping (1) in upwards direction from capping (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Capping

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on cover for capping (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Guides And Capping

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