Removing Rear Panel

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Information

The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment.
The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant.
Some steps must be carried out automatically.
Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle.

Unscrew screws -1- .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Panel Screws
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Remove expansion rivets -1- .
Unclip plastic bracket -2- on rear panel.

Fig 2: Removing Expansion Rivet
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Unclip reinforcement -1- by pulling it up out of the rear panel.
Unclip locking lugs -2- on the rear panel on the rear skirt.

Fig 3: Unclipping Lock Lugs On Rear Panel
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Remove rear panel.