Cargo compartment, preparations

Fig 1: Lifting Front Edge Of Cushion And Then Pulling Forward

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Remove the seat cushion (1) by pulling it up at the front edge, pulling it forward and then lifting it away.
Fold the right-hand rear backrest forward.

Fig 2: Removing Sill Trim Panel

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Applies to right-hand drive cars

Fig 3: Fold Front Half Back Over Rear Half Of Cargo Compartment Carpet

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Fig 4: Clip In Lower Edge Of Folding Side Panel On Right-Hand Left-Hand Side

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Press the center of the clip at the bottom of the folding side panel. Press the clip until a click is heard.
Remove the clips.

Fig 5: Folding In Side Panel

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Fig 6: Removing Clips

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Remove:

Fig 7: Folding Back Rear Seats Backrest And Pulling Cable Inside Floor Carpets And Lower B Post Panel To Right-Hand Side

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Applies to right-hand drive cars

Fold back the rear seat's backrest temporarily.
Pull the cable inside the floor carpets and the lower B post panel, over to the right-hand side.

Fig 8: Routing Cable To Cargo Compartment

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Route the cable inside the floor carpets and the lower B post panel on towards the rear edge of the right-hand rear wheel arch. Route the cables along the existing cables harnesses to the cargo compartment
NOTE:
Ensure that the cable is positioned so that there is no risk of it catching or rubbing.