12V socket in cargo compartment: Preparations

• Turn the ignition switch to position 0.
• Remove the cargo compartment carpet at the rear edge. First turn the two handles (1) 90°.

• Pull up the front of the cargo compartment carpet. Fold the front half back over the rear half of the cargo compartment carpet.

• Slide the entire cargo compartment carpet forward slightly. Twist slightly to remove the cargo compartment carpet through the tailgate opening.
• Remove the cargo compartment carpet.

• Press the centers of the clips at the lower edge of the foldable side panel on the left-hand side until a click is heard.
• Remove the two clips.
• Remove the plastic nut at the front edge and lower edge of the side panel.
• Repeat the operation on the right-hand side.

• Turn the handle (1) on the right and left-hand sides through 90°.
• Fold the side panels inwards. Lift the panels out.
• Pull the tailgate sill trim panel (2) forwards on the right and left hand sides until the two clips on each side release. Carefully pull the panel with some force as it is tightly secured.
• Remove the wiring (3) for the cargo compartment lighting.
• Pull the sill trim panel straight up until the four clips on the underside release. Remove the sill trim panel.

• Remove the seat cushion (1). First lift the front edge of the cushion and then pull forwards.
• Fold the right rear backrest forward.

Remove: 

• the clips (1) in the right front side panel in the cargo compartment
• the clips (2) at the top of the front edge on the side panel for the rear folding backrest
• the panel.