Remove tailgate trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .

• Fold the cover (1) towards the bottom.
• Remove the warning triangle (2).

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• Detach the holders (1) at the detents (2) and remove them towards the bottom.

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• Loosen expanding rivet (1).
• Loosen the detents (2).
• Detach the clip (3) and remove the cover (4).

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• Remove all expanding rivets (arrows).
• Detach the tailgate trim panel (1) from the clips (2) and remove.

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