51 49 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Rear Lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for rear window frame on left/right . See 51 49 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove luggage compartment lights on rear lid . See 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT .

Release screws (1) in recessed handle.

Feed back handle (2) of emergency unlocking.

Release panels (3) at clips (4) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Back Handle

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1 and 2).

Make sure all clips are installed in correct position.

Grey clip
White clip

Fig 2: Identifying Grey And White Clip
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