51 46 041 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment separating wall trim on left or right (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) .

Unfasten screws (1) and remove luggage compartment separating wall (2).

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Separating Wall

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Only replace:

Unscrew bolts (1). Lift out finisher strips (2) and unfasten screws.

Pull front section off rear section.

Fig 2: Removing Finisher Strips

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Only replace:

Pull sheet metal nut (1) off trim (2).

Left-hand trim only:

Open Velcro (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Sheet Metal Nut

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