Remove/install interior compartment flap above engine - AR88.40-P-1100-03MCC

Fig 1: Identifying Load Compartment Cover, Floor Covering, Hook Bracket And Right Trunk Paneling

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1.1 Open upper rear-end door and lower rear-end door.
On model 451.3.
1.2 Open lower rear-end door, unlock left and right lock lever and fold rear soft top upward.
On model 451.4.

Rear soft top must be engaged correctly on both sides.
2 Remove load compartment cover (1).
On vehicles with load compartment cover (1) installed.
3 Fold floor covering (2) toward front and hook bracket (4) into opening (arrow) in right trunk paneling laterally (3).
Do not break or tear floor covering (2) when folding down.
4 Release quick-release coupling (6).
5 Remove engine compartment cover (5) from vehicle.
6 Install in the reverse order.

Fig 2: Locating Quick-Release Coupling And Engine Compartment Cover
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