Installing the tailgate trim panel

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

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• Clip in the tailgate trim panel (1) with the clips (2).

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• Tighten the bolts (1) at the tailgate trim panel (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Trunk lid, finisher panel
  screw	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• If necessary, insert and fasten the warning triangle in the tailgate trim panel (2).
• Insert the covers (1) of the bolting points.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to MOUNTING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .