Storage compartment and cover at rear side trim, removing

• Remove rear side trim → Rear side trim, removing and installing .
• Press upper locking lug at side trim and disengage storage compartment at bottom.
• Remove storage compartment.

Fig 1: Prying Out Screw Cover At Top And Bottom Using A Flat-Head Screwdriver

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• Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry out screw cover - 1  - (2x) at top and bottom - arrows  -.

Fig 2: Storage Compartment And Cover At Rear Side Trim Remove/Install Components

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• Remove bolts - 1  - (2x).
• Open cover - 2  - completely and remove cover toward outside.

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

• When installing, guide shaft - 3  - with "U" shaped edge - 4  - , into cover strap - 5  -.