Installing the tailgate trim panel

Securing the trunk lid with the special tool 

• Attach the hook of the special tool 2 466 613 at top in the trunk lid (1).
• Attach the second hook at bottom on the lashing eye (2).
• Close the trunk lid approx. 10 cm and tension the special tool 2 466 613.

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

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• Position the tailgate trim panel (2) on the detents (1) and clip it in.

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

  Tailgate trim inner
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to MOUNTING BOTH TRIMS FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRUNK LID COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRUNK LID LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .