Emergency release cable in the vehicle interior, removing and installing:

Removing 

-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim Panels .

-- Pull the release cable -2- to the right in direction of -arrow- and open the coupling cover -1- at the same time the release cable nipple is disengaged.

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-- Remove the retainer -4- by pressing out the expanding rivet -5-.

-- Free up the release cable -3- from the retainer.

-- Pry out the grommet -6- from the rear lid.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- and remove the mount -1-.

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-- Free up the emergency release cable -2- from the mount.

-- Pry the grommet -3- out of the body.

-- Remove the right rear bulkhead plate. Refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD .

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-- Disengage the release cable nipple -4- from the handle -5-.

-- Remove the release cable bracket -3- from the mount.

-- Open the bracket -1- and free up the release cable -2-.

-- Remove the right luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the bracket -1- and free up the release cable -2-.

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-- Guide the release cable -1- out of the opening -2- in the body -arrow-.

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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.