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. Refer to 51 49 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER REAR LID .

Release screws (1 and 2).

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

Fig 1: Removing Tool Box

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

Fig 2: Removing Rear Lid Trim

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Installation:

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

Clips.
Clip mountings.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips And Clip Mountings
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