Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Removing the emergency release handle for the tailgate (additional work for US version)
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Loosen the emergency release handle (1) for the tailgate from the holder.
- Detach the Bowden cable (2) and remove the emergency release handle (1) for the tailgate.
Luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel
- Unclip covers (1) of lashing eyes (2).
- Release screws (3) of lashing eyes (2).
- Release expanding rivet (4) of multi-function hook.
- Release nut (1).
- Release the expanding rivet (2).
- Feed out the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3) under the sealing lip of the tailgate seal.
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (3).
If installed: Disconnecting the plug connection of the 12 V socket
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) of the 12V socket from the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2).