51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove COVER FROM TAIL PANEL 

REMOVAL: 

Open lid (1).

Fig 1: Lid

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Detach fuel filler cap emergency operation.

Fig 2: Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Operation

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Detach cover (1).

Fig 3: Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim Cover

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Remove cover (1) and release bolt underneath.

Release screw (2) and remove cover (3).

Fig 4: Locating Screws

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Remove cover (1) and release bolt underneath.

Remove lashing eye.

Release expanding rivet (2).

Feed out and remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Fig 5: Cover And Expanding Rivet

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INSTALLATION: 

Feed in luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Mount expanding rivets (2).

Position lashing eye, tighten bolt and mount cover (1).

Fig 6: Cover And Expanding Rivet

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Position cover (3).

Tighten bolt and mount cover (1).

Tighten screw (2).

Fig 7: Cover And Screw

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Mount cover (1).

Fig 8: Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim Cover

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Attach fuel filler cap emergency operation.

Fig 9: Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Operation

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Install end cover (1).

Fig 10: Lid

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