51 49 006 Removing and installing/replacing trim for upper trunk lid (tailgate)

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Remove left or right trim for rear window frame.

Refer to 51 49 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release trim and remove.

If necessary, replace clips (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Window Trim Clips

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