Remove/Install Center Liftgate Trim - AR72.20-P-6618MFA

Model 118.6, 177.0, 243, 247 

Shown on model 177.0 

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Shown on model 177.0 

	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove bottom liftgate trim.		AR72.20-P-6617MFA
2	Unclip center liftgate trim (1), starting in the top area.	Ensure that the retaining clamps (5) and the guides (3, 4) are positioned correctly. Otherwise, the center liftgate trim (1) will be damaged. Long wedge	Fig 1
3	Fold center liftgate trim (1) in the top area inward, guide out of the guides (3) in the direction of the arrow, and remove center liftgate trim (1).	First, insert center liftgate trim (1) into liftgate with guides (3).
	Check
4	Check retaining clips (2) for damage.	If damage is present, ↓ Replace the retaining clips (2).
5	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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