51 11 300 Removing and installing/replacing center cover

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Tape off bumper in working area with adhesive tape.

Remove cover (2) at latch mechanisms (1) in lower area using special tool 00 9 325 .

Pull cover (2) at bottom slightly forwards and manually remove upper latch mechanisms (1).

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Upper Latch Mechanisms

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Latch mechanisms (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

First thread out the cover (2) to the side.

Replacement: