Installing the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on left (all equipment versions)

Installing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (without 3rd row seats) 

• Release the cover (1) from the rear at the detents (2) and remove it.

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• Version A: 
• Feed in the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2) at the trunk lid lock. Hook the Bowden cable (1) in on the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2).
• Connect and lock the present connectors.

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• Version B: 
• Feed in the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2) at the trunk lid lock. Hook the Bowden cable (1) in on the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2).
• Connect and lock the present connectors.

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• Correctly position the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3).
• Make sure the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3) is seated correctly on the tailgate seal.
• Clip in the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3) at the clip in the upper area.
• Install the expanding rivet (1).
• Tighten the screw and mount the cover (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on body
  screw	Tightening torque	3.0 Nm

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• Variant without electrical roller cover for luggage compartment: 

  Install the expanding rivet (1).

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• Check whether the detents (1) and guides (2) are present and have damage; if necessary replace the cover.

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• Install and lock the cover (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM LEFT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD SEAT ROW) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .