51 49 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Lower Rear Lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear lid.

Version with automatic tailgate actuation:

If necessary Remove SWITCH FOR AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION .

NOTE:

Detaching recessed handle is shown on left side; proceed in same way for detaching recessed handle on right side.

Lever out cover (1) and remove from recessed handle (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Version with manual rear lid unlocking:

Detach handle (1) from clip (2).

Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from handle (1).

Installation:

Guide Bowden cable (3) through clip (2) and connect correctly in handle (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable, Handle And Clip

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Lever out catches (3) and detach trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection under luggage compartment light (4) and remove trim (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on trim (3) for rear lid at bottom.

Replacement:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT

If necessary, remove frame (2) of switch for automatic rear lid operation or cover for rear lid button.

If necessary, replace clip for handle of manual rear lid unlocking.

Fig 5: Identifying Clips On Trim

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