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51 16 241 Replacing rear storage box (Z3 coupe, M coupe)

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Remove rear storage box, refer to 51 16 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR STORAGE BOX (Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) 

Unscrew bolts (1). Lift out finisher strips (2) and unfasten screws. Pull front section (3) off rear section (4).

Fig 1: Removing Finisher Strips
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Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Release left/right detent (1) and pull finisher (2) off storage box (3).

Fig 3: Removing Finisher From Storage Box
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Pull sheet metal nuts (1) off finisher (2).

Fig 4: Removing Sheet Metal Nuts
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Pull sheet metal nuts (1) off storage box (2).

Fig 5: Removing Sheet Metal Nuts From Storage Box
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