51 49 006 Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim For Rear Lid At Top

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim for rear lid at bottom.  See 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER REAR LID 

Release screws (1 and 2).

Lever out retaining strap and remove tool box (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Tool Box & Screws

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Release clips (1) and remove trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips & Trim

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Installation: 

Following parts of trim (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Clips
2. Clip mountings
   Fig 3: Identifying Clip Mountings & Clips

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