51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on tail panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove TRIM ON D-PILLAR AT BOTTOM
Remove BATTERY COVER

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

Unfasten screw (1)

Remove trim (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Tail Panel Trim And Screw

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure catches (1) and guide (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Tail Panel Guides

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Installation:

Feed in mucket (1).

To avoid damaging the rear lid and cover, carefully close the rear lid and check correct seating.

Fig 3: Identifying Mucket

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