51 49 085 Removing And Installing/Replacing Insert For Trim On Rear Lid Lower Section

Open rear lid lower section.

Lever rear insert (1) upwards out of retainers (2) and pull towards rear out of guides (3).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Insert

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Installation: 

Mounts (1) and guides (2) on insert (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounts And Guides

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1) and rubber parts (2) on rear lid lower section (3).

Fig 3: Replacing Faulty Retainers

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