51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing panel for rear lid (convertible)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT

Release clips (1).

Feed out cover (2) on left/right in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Feed Out Cover Clips

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Version with emergency release:

Detach handle (1) from clip (2).

Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from handle (1).

Installation:

Guide Bowden cable (3) through clip (2) and connect correctly in handle (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Bowden Cable From Handle And Clip

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Release screws (1) and remove handle (2).

Remove warning triangle.

Release screws (3) and remove bracket (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket And Screws

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Release clips (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Clips

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Release both gas struts (2) on rear lid.

Push retaining spring (1) to end of gas strut (2).
Lift out gas strut (2).

Remove trim (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Spring And Gas Strut

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NOTE: For subsequent work on rear lid, clip gas struts (2) back into place.