Removing and installing/replacing top cover on tail panel (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Special tools required: 

• 51 2 040

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL 

Release expanding rivets (1) from tail panel trim (2).

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Release impact plates (1) with special tool 51 2 040.

Remove trim from tail panel.

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