Installing the tailgate trim panel

• Check the clips (1) on the tailgate trim panel (2) for damage and renew if necessary.

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• Position the tailgate trim panel (2) on the detents (1) and clip it in.

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• Tighten the bolts (1) at the tailgate trim panel (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Tailgate trim inner
  Sheet metal screw
  	1.8Nm

• If necessary, mount the warning triangle on the tailgate trim panel (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SWITCH FOR THE AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION .