Installing the right luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (without 3rd seat row)

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

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).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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