51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing finisher for top of rear apron

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel. See 51 47 101 Removing And Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel .

Remove flaps in luggage compartment trim panel on left and right. See 51 47 172 Removing And Installing/Replacing Flap In Luggage Compartment Trim, Left Or Right .

Raise trim (1) and release screws (2).

Fig 1: Raising Trim And Release Screws

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Lever out trim (1) in lashing eyes on opening.

Release screws (2) and lever out lashing eyes.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws And Lever Out Lashing Eyes

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1) on cover (2).

Lift off cover (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Screws On Cover

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Release screws (1) on cover (2).

Lift off cover (2).

Remove trim on tail panel.

Fig 5: Lifting Off Cover

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