Rear cross panel trim, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

Fig 2: Rear Cross Panel Trim Remove/Install Components

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1 - Rear cross panel trim

Removal:

Remove floor covering from luggage compartment.
Loosen two nuts - 2 - on rear cross panel trim - 1 - behind spare wheel and remove nuts.
Remove luggage compartment lighting connector.
Unclip rear cross panel trim - 1 - upward from four metal clips - 3 -.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

After assembling trim, make sure seal is properly fitted.
Reconnect lighting connector.

2 - Nuts (2x)

Tightening torque 5 Nm

3 - Metal clips (Qty. 4)