Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove TRIM ON REAR APRON 
• If necessary, remove STORAGE TRAY  in luggage compartment on left

Version with through-loading system: 

• Fold down backrest for left rear seat

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Lever Out Socket

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Installation: 

Guide (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Catches

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Remove warning triangle (1).

Turn bracket (2) approx. 90° in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Turn bracket (3) approx. 90° in clockwise direction and remove.

Release expansion rivets (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Warning Triangle, Expansion Rivets And Bracket

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Pull out luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) in inwards direction.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Installation in version without through-loading system only: 

Installation: 

To install luggage compartment wheel arch trim, proceed as follows:

• Remove REAR SEAT
• Unscrew screws (1).

  Tightening torque 52 24 01AZ .

• Press backrest from luggage compartment in direction of vehicle interior and feed luggage compartment wheel arch trim between wheel arch and backrest
  Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Guides And Screws

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