Install rear trim panel

• Check the clips (1) on the side trim panel (2) for damage and replace, if necessary.

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Partially installing the Bowden cable for the convertible top compartment lid 

• Check the detents on the trim (1) for damage and replace if applicable.
• Clip Bowden cable (2) into trim (1) in the arrow direction.

  IMPORTANT  : The Bowden cable (2) must snap in audibly by pulling in the arrow direction.

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• Clip Bowden cable (1) into lock (2).

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• Connect and lock all the connectors of the wiring harness (2) on the rear side trim panel (1).

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• Guide the safety belt into the rear side trim panel (1).
• Correctly position the rear side trim panel (1) and clip into the clamps (3).
• Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) with the clips (2).
• Feed the rear side trim panel (1) into the door weather strip.

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Position the safety belt and tighten the screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  End lining to body
  screw	Tightening torque	42 Nm

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• Install the protective cap (1).
• Replace the screw (1).

  Part:  Screw

  Tighten down screw (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Linkage aperture flap to connecting bracket
  Sheet metal screw 4.8x19 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

• Tighten nut (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .