51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON LEFT/RIGHT .
Remove TRIMS ON D-PILLAR AT BOTTOM left/right.

Release screws (1).

Take off cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove trim (2) inwards.

Fig 2: Removing Trim

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Installation:

Make sure mucket (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Mucket And Trim

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