51 49 053 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim For Rear Lid Upper Section

Special tools required:

Open rear lid at top.

Using special tool 00 9 317, lever out side trim (1) on left/right with clip (2) from retainer (3) in lower trim (4).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainer (5).

Fig 1: Levering Out Side Trim

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With special tool 00 9 317, unclip clips (1) in side trim (2).

Fig 2: Removing Trim From Swallow-Tail Guides

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Feed trim (2) out of swallow-tail guides (3) in upper trim (4) and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, detach clips (1) from trim (3) and insert in rear lid.

Fig 3: Detaching Clips From Trim

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Mounts (2) must not be damaged.