Removing and installing rear emergency release - as of MY 2003

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Emergency Release - As Of MY 2003

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Fig 2: Removing And Installing Rear Emergency Release Components - As Of MY 2003

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REAR EMERGENCY RELEASE - AS OF MY 2003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE

No.	Designation	Qty.	Removal	Installation
1	Plugs	2	Twist plugs.	Twist plugs.
2	Carpet, Luggage compartment lining	1	Partly loosen luggage compartment lining carpet -2- . See Fig 2 .	Install luggage compartment lining carpet -2- . See Fig 2 .
3	Handle liner emergency release with bowden cable	1	Unclip handle liner -3-2-arrows- . See Fig 2 .	Clip in the handle liner -3-2- . See Fig 2 . Check the function of the emergency release. Engage the upper part of lid lock in the lower part of lid lock. Actuate the handle liner. The lower part of lid lock must unlock.