Installing the tailgate trim panel

• Check if clips (1) are present and check them for damage.

  Damaged or missing clips (1) must be replaced.

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• Position tailgate trim panel (2) correctly and clip in at the clips (3).
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Tailgate trim panel to trunk lid
  Oval-head screw
  	Tightening torque	1.5 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME  .