Installing rear door trim panel

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Attach the Bowden cable (1) in area (2) in the door trim panel.
Check the clips (arrows) (3) for damage and replace where required.

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Attach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever on the door lock (3).
Attach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever on the counter support (2).
Connect all connectors and cable brackets of the wiring harness (4) to the door trim panel.

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Attach the door trim panel (1) at top into the window cavity seal.
Clip the door trim panel (1) into the clips (2).

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Door trim panel
Screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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If installed: Install the roller sunblind at the side window glass

Attach the roller sunblind (1) at the rear and engage it forward at the window guide.
Close side window.

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Follow-up work

Refer to ATTACHING THE COVER TO THE DOOR HANDLE .