Removal & Installation

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Remove side trim for rear lid upper section. See 51 49 053 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim For Rear Lid Upper Section .

With special tool 00 9 317, unclip clips (1) in upper trim (4).

Feed trim (4) with swallow-tail guides (2) out of side trim (3).

Fig 1: Uncliping Clips In Upper Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, detach clips (1) from trim (3) and insert in rear lid.

Swallow-tail guides (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Detaching Clips From Trim

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