Installing Trim Panel For Tailgate

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Check that all fixing clips are positioned fully and correctly.

Check that the fixing clips are not bent or broken.

Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.

1. Install lower part of trim panel -1-  .
   1. 1.1. Position lower part of trim panel -1-  .
      Fig 1: Pressing On Lower Part

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   2. 1.2. Check that all clips -markings-  are fitted on the relevant gap of the counterpart component.
   3. 1.3. Pull electric plug connections for the luggage compartment lights through the openings in the trim panel.
   4. 1.4. Press clips into the counterpart components until they click into place by pressing on the lower part of the trim panel -1-  .
2. The lower part of the trim panel is screwed on in the opposite sequence to removal.

   → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 

   Fig 2: Unscrewing Fastening Screws Under Finger Plate

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   Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Screws

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   Fig 4: Unscrewing Fastening Screws

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   → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) 

   Fig 5: Removing Finger Plate

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3. Install trim panels for window frame at the side.
   1. 3.1. Install in reverse order to removal.
4. Install trim panel for window frame at the center.

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   1. 4.1. Install in reverse order to removal.
5. Install and adjust the rubber stop.
   Fig 6: Adjusting Rubber Stop

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   1. 5.1. Loosen clamping screw on rubber stop.
   2. 5.2. Fit rubber stop -1-  approx. 1 cm into the square opening.
   3. 5.3. Close the tailgate and then open it again.
   4. 5.4. Pull the rubber stop out again by one notch. -A- 
   5. 5.5. Tighten the clamping screw. -B-  ↓
6. Close the tailgate.