51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim (luggage compartment mat). Refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. Refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim. Refer to 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Release protective caps (1) and screws underneath.
Release cover (3) and release screw underneath.
Lever out trim (2) for rear apron inwards/upwards.
If necessary, pull plug from socket (4).
Installation:
Guides of trim for rear apron (2) in area of load edge must not be damaged.
Make sure rear lid seal is correctly seated.