51 47 143 Removing and installing/replacing panel for passenger compartment partition

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rest side section on left/right. See SEATS - REPAIR .

Version with ski bag:

Remove trim for ski bag

Pull off cover (1) downwards.

Unclip trims (2).

Release screw (3) and clips (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Trims, Screw And Clips

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Pull panel (1) towards rear and thereby release clips (2) and retainers (3).

Feed out trim (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2) and retainers (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Feed Out Trim With Clips And Retainers

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Installation:

After removal clips can be in position A.

For installation clips must be in position B.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips In Position A

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