Rear Lid Upper Trim Panel, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Pry Lever:80-200 
  Fig 1: Identifying Pry Lever

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• Omega Clip Tool:T40280 
  Fig 2: Omega Clip Tool T40280

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Upper Trim Panel, Removing

Fig 3: Releasing Hooks With A Screwdriver -Arrow A-

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-- If installed, unclip the cap -1- with a screwdriver in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the screw behind it.

-- Unclip the upper trim panel -2- from the side trim panel in the direction of -arrow A- using the Pry Lever:80 - 200  .

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-- Unclip the remaining clips and remove the trim panel -2-.

Side Trim Panel, Removing

-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the side trim panel -1- from the rear lid in the direction of -arrow B- using the Pry Lever:80 - 200  .

-- Unclip the remaining clips and remove the trim panel -1-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Before installing, check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.

-- Remove any remaining clips in the body using the Omega Clip Tool:T40280  and insert in the trim panel for installation.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID UPPER TRIM PANEL