51 49 000 Removing and installing or replacing trim for rear lid

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Open rear lid.

Lift out indicator light (1) at recesses (2), disconnect plug and remove indicator light (1).

Release rotary clip (3) and open flap (4).

Fig 1: Lifting Out Indicator Light

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Unclip switch for automatic rear lid actuation (1) in direction of arrow, disconnect plug connection and remove.

Fig 2: Unclipping Switch For Automatic Rear Lid Actuation

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Lever out trim (1) for emergency unlocking of rear lid and push through trim (2).

Fig 3: Removing Trim For Emergency Unlocking Of Rear Lid

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Unclip holder (2) and remove flap (1) from trim (3).

Fig 4: Removing Flap From Trim

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Unclip trim (1) towards top.

Fig 5: Unclipping Trim Towards Top

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Installation:

Push clips (1) onto trim.

Fig 6: Identifying Clips

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Release screws (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Screws

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Partially unclip trims (1) and release screws (2).

Fig 8: Unclipping Trims

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Carefully feed out trim (1) in downwards direction and remove.

Fig 9: Removing Trim

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Remove warning triangle.

Replacement:

Feed out retaining straps (1) from trim (2).

If necessary, remove insulating mat (3) from old trim and insert in new trim.

Fig 10: Identifying Retaining Straps, Trim And Insulating Mat

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