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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON SIDE PANEL

Version without through-loading system:

Remove BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT .

Version with through-loading system:

Fold down backrest for left rear seat

Lever out lashing eye trim (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screw (3) and remove lashing eye (2).

Release expansion rivets (4) and remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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