If installed: Removing the third-row seating

Remove battery cover 

• Fold up the luggage compartment floor covering (1).
• Release the expanding rivets (arrows) and remove the battery cover (2).

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Removing the loading edge trim 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Guide out and dismantle loading edge trim (2).

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Removing the left luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (with 3rd row of seats) 

• Use the special tool 2 298 505 to lever out the covers (1) toward the top and feed out.

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• Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the strap fitting.

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Remove the cover (2) and release the screw below that.
• Release the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3) upwards on the clips (4).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Feed out and remove the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2) toward the rear at the trunk lid lock.

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Removing the 3rd seat row 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove the cover (2) of the side member.

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• Remove the seat rail covers (1) in arrow direction.

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).

• Unclip the cable clip (2).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Remove the third-row seating (2) with the help of a support person.

• Unscrew the bolts (1) and the nut (2).
• Remove holder (3).
• Lift the luggage compartment floor trim (4).

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