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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for rear lid at bottom. . See 51 13 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING MIDDLE TRIM STRIP ON REAR LID .

Release screws (1 and 2).

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

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Strap And Screw

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

Fig 2: Releasing Clips And Trim

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Installation:

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

Clips
Clip mountings

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Clips And Clip Mountings
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