Handle mechanism for rear lid, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove lock cylinder for rear lid → Lock cylinder for rear lid, removing and installing .
Disconnect inner electrical harness connector at grip piece.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts & Pressing Both Catches Down And Removing Grip Piece

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Remove nuts (Qty. 4) - 1 - and - 2 - (different versions; mark for re-installation).
Tightening torque: 8 Nm
Press both catches - arrows - down and remove grip piece - 3 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.