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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open rear lid.

Version with automatic tailgate actuation: 

If necessary Remove switch for automatic rear lid actuation.  See 61 31 084 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION .

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

Fig 1: Removing Recessed Handle

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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 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: Identifying Expansion Rivets And Catches

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Installation: 

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

Replacement: 

• Remove luggage compartment light  . See 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING 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 And Trim

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