51 47 161 Removing and installing / replacing right trunk wheel housing trim (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)

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Removing and installing socket housing for right tail light, refer to 63 21 055 REPLACING SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT TAIL LIGHT (Z3 ROADSTER) .

Remove floor mat.

Version without battery in the luggage compartment:

Unfasten clip (1) and remove trunk wheel housing trim (2).

Installation:

Guide trunk wheel housing trim (2) into the rear apron trim (3) at the bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Trunk Wheel Housing Trim

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Version with battery in the luggage compartment:

Unfasten nut (1) and take out tray (2).

Fig 2: Removing Tray

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Version with battery in luggage compartment:

Unfasten clips (1) and remove trunk wheel housing trim (2).

Installation:

Guide trunk wheel housing trim (2) into the rear apron trim (3) at the bottom.

Fig 3: Guiding Trunk Wheel Housing Trim

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