Remove/install taillamp trim panel - AR88.85-P-9814SX

MODEL 221.0 /1 up to 31.5.09 except CODE (800) Model year 2010 

Illustrated on left taillamp 

Fig 1: Identifying Taillamps And Trim Strips

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	Removing
1	Remove left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4)		AR82.10-P-4905SX
2	Remove trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4)	The trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4) are glued and will be thereby damaged.
	Install
3	Clean assembly points for trim panels (1, 3) on trim panels (2, 4)	The surfaces to be glued must be free of grease and dust, otherwise the adhesive force of the components is not ensured. Remove glue residues by hand to the extend possible.	*BR00.45-Z-1048-04A
4	Glue trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4) to one another.
5	Clean assembly points for trim panels (2, 4) on left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4)	The surfaces to be glued must be free of grease and dust, otherwise the adhesive force of the components is not ensured. Remove glue residues by hand to the extend possible.	*BR00.45-Z-1048-04A
6	Press trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4) to left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4)	Press trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4) from center toward outside.
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7	Install left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4)		AR82.10-P-4905SX
8	Press trim panels (1, 2) or trim panels (3, 4) to left taillamp (E3) or right taillamp (E4) with roller	Guide roller from center toward outside with sufficient force. Do not slip off, danger of damaging paint.
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Fig 2: Identifying Roller (168 589 05 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Protective Covering (221 589 00 98 00)

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