51 49 000 Removing and installing or replacing trim for rear lid

Remove warning triangle (1).

Release screws underneath.

Lift out expanding rivets (2).

US version only: 

Pass emergency release (3) through rear lid trim (4).

Remove rear lid trim (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Warning Triangle, Expanding Rivets, Emergency Release And Rear Lid Trim

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty expanding rivets (2).