Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove BATTERY COVER
Remove MOUNTING IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT on left
Remove trim panels for roof pillars at rear D-pillar) left/right. See 51 43 259 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear left or right roof pillar (D-pillar) .

Release clips (1) and remove storage pan (2).

Release screws (3) and remove covers (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Covers, Clips And Storage Pan

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Lever out covers (1) and release screws underneath.

Release screws (2) and remove lashing eyelets.

Detach mucket in area of trim (3).

Remove trim (3) inwards.

Fig 2: Removing Mucket And Trim

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