51 49 050 Removing and installing/replacing lower trim for rear lid upper section

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Remove trunk lamps (in rear lid upper section), refer to 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT (IN REAR LID, TOP) .

Using special tool 00 9 317, lever out side trim (1) on left/right with clip (2) from retainer (3) in lower trim (4).

Fig 1: Lever Out Side Trim On Left/Right With Clip

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainer (5).

Remove protective caps (1) and release screws underneath.

Release screws (2).

Lever out side trims (3) and clip out lower trim (4).

Feed emergency actuator (5) out of trim (4).

Fig 2: Removing And Installing Rear Lid Upper Section Lower Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1) and clips (2) in trim (3).

Fig 3: Replacing Faulty Retainers And Clips In Rear Lid Trim

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