Right luggage compartment side trim, removing and installing (Golf): Removing

CAUTION: Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap before working on electrical system.

NOTE:

• Before disconnecting battery see note concerning radio anti-theft coding in Owners Manual.

• Switch off ignition.
• Remove right backrest → Backrest, removing and installing  .
• Remove wheel housing trim → Wheel housing trim, removing and installing (Golf)  .
• Remove lock carrier cover at rear → Rear lock carrier cover, removing and installing (Golf)  .

• Unscrew bolts - 1  - and remove tie-down - 2  -.
• Pull out three plugs - 3  -.

• Loosen luggage compartment trim - 4  - and disconnect harness connectors.

Fig 1: Right Luggage Compartment Side Trim Assembly Overview (Golf)

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