51 47 220 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment trim panel on right side panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for luggage compartment at rear .
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel .

Release clip (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Clip And Cover

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Release clips (1) and feed out panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Feed Out Panel And Clips

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