51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TOP TRIM FROM TAIL PANEL
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Release expanding rivet (1).

Release screw (2) and remove lashing eye.

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim, Screw, And Expanding Rivet

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Installation note:

Replace expanding rivet if necessary.

Luggage compartment wheel arch panel (1) must be seated correctly under rubber seal (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel And Rubber Seal

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