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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim on rear apron  
• If necessary, remove storage tray. See  51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing storage tray in luggage compartment on left   in luggage compartment on left.

  Version with through-loading system: 

• Fold down backrest for left rear seat

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Socket

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Installation: 

Guide (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Catches

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Remove warning triangle (1).

Turn bracket (2) approx. 90° in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Turn bracket (3) approx. 90° in clockwise direction and remove.

Release expansion rivets (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket And Expansion Rivets

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Pull out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) in inwards direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw And Trim

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Installation in version without through-loading system only: 

Installation: 

To install luggage compartment wheel arch trim, proceed as follows:

• Remove rear seat  . See SEATS .
• Unscrew screws (1).

  Tightening torque 52 24 01AZ  , see 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL .

• Press backrest from luggage compartment in direction of vehicle interior and feed luggage compartment wheel arch trim between wheel arch and backrest

Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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Replacement: 

If necessary, release trim (1) at catches (2) from interior and remove rubber pull (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Trim, Catches And Rubber Pull

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