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51 49 000 Removing and installing / replacing trim panel for trunk lid (touring)

Remove trunk light (on rear lid), refer to 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT .

Open tailgate.

Detach trim (1) from retainers (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Retainers
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Installation: 

  1. Attach retainers (1) to panel.
Fig 2: Attaching Retainers To Panel
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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws
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Open trunk lid.

Lift out detents (1).

Feed panel (2) out of mounts (3) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Panel Out Of Mounts
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Installation: 

  1. Guides (1) and catches (2) of panel (3) must not be damaged.
Fig 5: Identifying Guides & Catches Of Panel
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Unclip plate (1).

Fig 6: Unclipping Plate
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Release screws (1).

Unclip clips (2) and remove panel (3).

Fig 7: Removing Panel
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1), clips (2) or metal nuts (3) of panel (4).
Fig 8: Identifying Retainers, Clips Or Metal Nuts Of Panel
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Replacement only:

Remove insulating mat (1) from old panel (2) and insert in new panel.

Fig 9: Removing Insulating Mat
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