51 49 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover For Loading Sill (On Rear Lid Lower Section)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trim for rear lid lower section  . See 51 49 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID LOWER SECTION .

Lever out cover (1), release screw underneath and remove handle (2).

Lever out cover (3) and release screw underneath.

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Drives

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Release cover (1) at clips (2) and feed out.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover At Clips

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