51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing finisher for top of rear apron

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .

Remove flaps in luggage compartment trim panel on left and right, refer to 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Raise trim (1) and release screws (2).

Fig 1: Raise Trim And Release Screws

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Lever out trim (1) in lashing eyes on opening.

Release screws (2) and lever out lashing eyes.

Fig 2: Lever Out Lashing Eyes & Release Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Remove Trim Screws

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Release screws (1) on cover (2).

Lift off cover (2).

Fig 4: Remove Cover

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Release screws (1) on cover (2).

Lift off cover (2).

Remove trim on tail panel.

Fig 5: Removing Tail Panel Trim

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