Removing Tailgate Trim Panel

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To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

Remove trim panel for center window frame.

Fig 1: Removing Centre Window Frame
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1. 1.1. Carefully unclip center clip -A- using a suitable tool.
2. 1.2. Carefully unclip outer clips -B- using a suitable tool.
3. 1.3. Remove center window trim panel in direction of arrow -C- .
Remove trim panels for window frame at the side.
1. 2.1. Carefully unclip the clips -1 to 4- one after the other in direction of arrow using a suitable tool.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Side Trim Panel
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2. 2.2. Remove trim panels for window frame at the side.