51 46 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Trim On Rear Apron

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim (luggage compartment mat)

Detach seal (1) in covered area of trim (2).

Release screws (3).

Release expander rivets (4) and lever out trim (2) in inward/upward direction.

Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged expander rivets (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets, Trim & Seal

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Replacement:

Lift off cover (1).

If necessary, feed out universal holders (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Universal Holders & Covers

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