Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME on left/right
Remove INSERT ON REAR LID TRIM PANEL
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON REAR LID

Unclip trim (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Towards Top

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Installation:

Push clips (1) onto trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Detaching recessed handle is shown on left side; proceed in same way for detaching recessed handle on right side.

Lever out cover (1) and release screw on recessed handle (2) underneath.

Fig 4: Removing Cover

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Release clips (1) on trims (2).

Feed out eyelet (3) and remove trim (2) towards bottom.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Eyelet (3) for manual unlocking of rear lid must be accessible.

Fig 5: Removing Clips And Trim

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