Cargo compartment preparations

Fig 1: Identifying Cargo Compartment Carpet Handles

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• Remove the cargo compartment carpet at the rear edge. First turn the two knobs (1) 90°.

Fig 2: Removing Carpet From Luggage Compartment

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

Fig 3: Identifying Cargo Compartment Carpet

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

Fig 4: Identifying Side Panel Clips And Plastic Nut

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• Press the center of the clips at the lower edge of the folding side panel on the left-hand side until they click
• Remove the two clips
• Remove the plastic nut at the front lower edge of the side panel.

Fig 5: Folding Side Panel Inwards And Remove It

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• Turn the handle (1) on the left-hand side through 90°.
• Fold the side panel inwards. Lift the side panel out. Place the side panel to one side. A new panel is in the kit.

Fig 6: Identifying Side Panel Clips

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Remove: 

• the clips (1) in the front left side panel in the cargo compartment
• the panel. Place the panel to one side. A new panel is in the kit.