51 13 400 Removing and installing or replacing rear center trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Detaching rear center trim is shown on the left side; proceed in same way for detaching on the right side.

Release nut (1) on rear center trim (2).

Tightening torque 51 13 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Center Trim And Nut

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Unclip plastic clips (1) with rear lid opened.

Remove complete rear center trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Center Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic clips (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Clips

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