51 47 151 Removing and installing / replacing left trunk wheel housing trim (touring)

Remove inside window cavity cover strip for rear left or right side window, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING INNER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW (TOURING)  .

Release screws (1).

Remove mount (2) for trunk roller cover.

Fig 1: Removing Trunk Roller Cover Mount

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Remove trim (1) from lashing eye at opening.

Fig 2: Removing Trim From Lashing Eye At Opening

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Release screws (1) and remove lashing eye (2).

Fig 3: Removing Lashing Eye

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Release expansion rivet (2).

Raise on-board socket at cap (1) and pull out towards middle of car.

Fig 4: Removing On Board Socket Cap

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2) and remove on-board socket (2).

Fig 5: Removing On-Board Socket

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Feed out cable (1).

Lever out mount (2) from stud (3) and remove trunk wheel arch trim (4).

Fig 6: Removing Cable & Trunk Wheel Arch Trim

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Replacement only:

Lever out speaker frame (1).

Release locking washers (2).

Remove mount (3) for on-board socket from trunk wheel arch trim (5).

Do not damage guide (4).

Fig 7: Removing On Board Socket Mount From Trunk Wheel Arch Trim & Speaker Frame

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