Removing the rear trim

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR DECK .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
• Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SWITCH FOR AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION .
• Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SPOILER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER PART OF THE REAR SPOILER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR EMBLEM .

• Unlock plug connections (1)  and disconnect.

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• Remove the covers (1)  .

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• Unscrew the nuts (arrows).
• Release screws (1)  .

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• Release the screw (1)  .

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• Release and remove rear trim (1)  from clips (2)  . Guide out the wiring harness from the tailgate in the process.

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