51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top cover on tail panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVAL:

Release expanding rivet (1).

Feed out cover (2) inwards/towards the top and remove.

If necessary, slightly release edge protection (3).

Fig 1: Cover, Expanding Rivet And Edge Protection

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INSTALLATION:

Feed in cover (2).

Make sure edge protection (3) is correctly seated.

Install expanding rivet (1).

Replace faulty expander rivets.

Fig 2: Cover, Expanding Rivet And Edge Protection

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