51 47... Removing and installing/replacing left or right trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID ON LEFT .
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER ON RIGHT .
Remove SHOULDER PANEL .

Pull off rear lid seal (1) in area of trim panel (3).

NOTE: For purposes of clarify, screw cover has already been removed in graphic.

Release screw (4) under cover.

Release expanding rivets (2).

Unclip trim panel (3) in marked area and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Seal, Trim Panel, Rivets And Screws

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Installation:

Replace faulty clip (white).

Replacement

Modify clip (1) of trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Trim Panel

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