51 13 400 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Center Trim (From 03/2005)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

If necessary, remove license plate.
Remove trim for rear lid at bottom. Refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER REAR LID .

NOTE: Releasing the rear center trim on the inside is described for the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 13 6AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Nut

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Release screw (1).

Lever out insert nuts (2).

Release rear center trim at catches (3) and remove towards rear.

Fig 2: Removing Insert Nuts

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

Clips (1).
Screw inserts (2)
Seals (3)

Fig 3: Identifying Clips, Seals And Screw Inserts
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