Replacing the trim strip of the tail light on the left side panel

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the tail light. 
The use of chemical or mechanical cleaning agents can destroy the tail light (e.g. micro-cracks). 

• Do not use any chemical and mechanical cleaning agents.
• For additional information see: NOTES ON BONDING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE ON PLASTIC  .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

• Tape off the tail light (1) with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

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• Coat the separating cord (1) with tensides (for example dish soap).
• Attach the separating cord (1) as shown.
• Separate adhesive layer of the trim strip (2) with the separating cord (1).
• Remove the trim strip (2).

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• Pull off the double-sided adhesive tape (1) as shown.
• If required remove adhesive residue present with the thumb.

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• Replace the trim strip.
• Parts:  trim strip
• Detach the liner (1) on the trim strip (2) by about 1 cm.

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• Position and align the trim strip (2) on the tail light with the trunk lid closed.
• Slowly detach the liner (1) and press the trim strip (2) simultaneously.
• Remove yellow plastic adhesive tape.

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