Shaft for rear side trim cover, removing and installing

• Remove rear side trim → Rear side trim, removing and installing .
• Remove side trim cover → Storage compartment and cover at rear side trim, removing .

Fig 1: Pressing Bracket Of Spring Upward And Removing Spring

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• Press bracket - 2  - of spring - 1  - upward and remove spring - 1  - in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Shaft And Guide

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• Pull shaft - 1  - out slightly.
• Press up guide - 2  - slightly and take out shaft - 1  -.

Fig 3: Pressing Bracket Of Spring Upward And Removing Spring

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When installing, make sure that spring is sufficiently pre-tensioned.

• Place spring - 1  - on shaft without bracket - 2  - to engage in guide.
• Pretension spring - 1  - one rotation by turning spring - 1  - and engaging in shaft groove.
• Place bracket - 2  - in guide.