51 49 000 Removing and installing / replacing trim panel for trunk lid (touring)

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Remove trunk light (on rear lid), refer to 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT .

Open tailgate.

Detach trim (1) from retainers (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Retainers

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Installation:

Attach retainers (1) to panel.

Fig 2: Attaching Retainers To Panel

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws

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Open trunk lid.

Lift out detents (1).

Feed panel (2) out of mounts (3) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Panel Out Of Mounts

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) of panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Guides & Catches Of Panel

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Unclip plate (1).

Fig 6: Unclipping Plate

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Release screws (1).

Unclip clips (2) and remove panel (3).

Fig 7: Removing Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1), clips (2) or metal nuts (3) of panel (4).

Fig 8: Identifying Retainers, Clips Or Metal Nuts Of Panel

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Replacement only:

Remove insulating mat (1) from old panel (2) and insert in new panel.

Fig 9: Removing Insulating Mat

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