51 49 000 Removing and installing or replacing trim for rear lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open trunk lid.

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

Version with manual rear lid unlocking:

Detach handle (1) from clip (2).

Disconnect Bowden cable (3) from handle (1).

Installation:

Guide Bowden cable (3) through clip (2) and connect correctly in handle (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Handle From Clip

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Release expansion rivets (1) and clip (2).

Remove trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Rivets And Clip

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Installation:

Replace damaged clips (1 and 2).