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41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section Stripping-Down Operations

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WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work  :
NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
  • Remove bumper trim
  • Remove bumper support
  • Remove center guide
  • Upper tail panel trim
  • Partially detach tailgate seal
NOTE: Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Remove cover (1).

Installation note: 

Fit cover (1) before fitting the bumper trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Trim Cover
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