Remove the automatized slide & anti-slip bars

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Prerequisite

Luggage compartment floor covering is raised.

Cut in sound insulation (1) in the area of the screws (2) so that the screws are accessible (2).
Release the screws (2) and remove the automatized slide & anti-slip bars (3) towards the front.

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