Removing Rear Retaining Strip

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Retaining Strips Installation Position

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Release locking lugs -1- on the center retaining strip -2- using a suitable tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Retaining Strip
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Remove center retaining strip.
Remove fixing clip and wire harness.

Fig 3: Removing Fixing Clip And Wire Harness
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Drill out fastening rivet on the retaining strip at the rear apron.

Fig 4: Drilling Fastening Rivet On Retaining Strip
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Insert a screwdriver between the rear apron -1- and retaining strip -2- and release the locking lugs all the way around at the same time -arrow A- .

Fig 5: Releasing Retaining Strip
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Press retaining strip -2- out of the rear apron -1- (-arrow B- ).