Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR WINDOW STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT .
• Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING LED IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON RIGHT .

Removing mounted parts of luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel 

• Unclip covers (1) of lashing eyes (2).
• Release screws (3) of lashing eyes (2).
• Open expanding rivet (4) of bag hook.

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Removing the emergency release handle for the tailgate (additional work for US version) 

• Loosen the emergency release handle (1) for the tailgate from the holder.
• Detach the Bowden cable (2) and remove the emergency release handle (1) for the tailgate.

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• Fold out multi-function hook (1).
• Unclip the cover (2) with the special tool 0 490 540 (00 9 323) . To do this, place a corner of the special  tool on the bottom left on the cover (2).
• Loosen screw (3).

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• Release the expanding rivet (1).
• Feed out the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel from the sealing lip of the tailgate seal.
• Release the clip (2).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Guide the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel over the retaining clip (2) and remove.

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