51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing panel for rear lid

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release clips (1).

Feed out cover (2) on left/right in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Cover

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Version with emergency release:

Detach handle (1) from clip (2).

Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from handle (1).

Installation:

Guide Bowden cable (3) through clip (2) and connect correctly in handle (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Handle, And Clip

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Release screws (1) and remove handle (2).

Remove warning triangle.

Release screws (3) and remove bracket (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Handle, Screws, And Bracket

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Release clips (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Clips

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Release both gas struts (2) on rear lid.

Remove trim (3).

NOTE: For subsequent work on rear lid, clip gas struts (2) back into place.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Lid Gas Strut

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