Tailgate trim (upper and lower sections), separating

• Tailgate trim removed

• Release spring washers - 3  -.

Fig 1: Tailgate Trim (Upper And Lower Sections) Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Press retainer tabs - 4  - of tabs - 5  - together and separate lower and upper tailgate trim.

1 - Lower tailgate trim

2 - Upper tailgate trim

3 - Spring washer (5x)

4 - Retainer tabs

5 - Tabs (4x)