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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove license plate
Remove TRIM FOR REAR LID AT BOTTOM

NOTE:

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

Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque: 51 13 6AZ . See TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut

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Release screw (1).

Lever out insert nuts (2).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Seal, Screw Inserts And Clips
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