51 13 400 Removing and installing or replacing rear center trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove number plate.

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

Remove stop pad (4) on tailgate (3).

Undo nut (1) on rear decorative trim (2).

Tightening torque 51 13 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Pad On Tailgate, Nut And Rear Decorative Trim

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Undo screws (1) on rear decorative trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Rear Decorative Trim

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Unclip plastic clips (1) with tailgate opened.

Remove complete rear trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Clips

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic clips (1).

If necessary, replace faulty gasket (3).

If necessary, replace faulty screw clamp (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Clips, Gasket And Screw Clamp

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