Removing the luggage compartment trim panel from the side panel

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of high-quality surfaces .
Plastic wedges can damage high-quality surfaces .

Protect surfaces from damage.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL UPPER SECTION AT REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP FROM THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT .

Loosen expanding rivet (1).
Release the luggage compartment trim panel (2) at the clip (3) with a suitable plastic wedge.
Carefully feed out and remove the luggage compartment trim panel (2) backwards from the trunk lid lock.

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