Installing the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on left (all equipment versions)

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

Release the covering (1) from behind at the detents (2) and remove.

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Feed in the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2) at the trunk lid lock.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Position the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3) correctly and clip in at the clips (4).
Tighten the screw and install the cover (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Install the seat belt end fitting and tighten the screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Strap fitting on the lower body
Screw Replace screw	Tightening torque	42 Nm

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Feed in and install the covers (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

Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM LEFT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD SEAT ROW) .
Refer to INSTALL THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to INSTALLING BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to INSTALLING ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .