Cargo compartment, preparations
- Remove both the floor hatches. Lift the rear edges of the floor hatches slightly. Then pull the hatches backwards from their mountings.
- Remove the folding panel in the cargo compartment.
- Remove the side panel by first removing the cover and screw from the front edge.
- Pull the top of the panel out until the clips release.
- Fold the panel inwards. Lift the panel out.
- Fold the right-hand seat cushion and rear backrest forward.
Applies to right-hand drive cars
- Fold both the seat cushions forward.
- Grasp the upper edge of the right-hand side cushion. Pull the side cushion forward so that the holder on the reverse releases.
- Slide the side cushion up. Remove the side cushion.
- Remove the sill trim panel at the right-hand rear door.
Applies to right-hand drive cars
- Remove the sill panel on both sides.
Fig 7: Folding Back Rear Seats Backrest And Pulling Cable Inside Floor Carpets And Lower B Post Panel To Right-Hand Side
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.
- 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.CAUTION: Ensure that the cable is positioned so that there is no risk of it catching or rubbing.
- 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.
- Remove the sill trim panel at the right-hand rear door.
Applies to right-hand drive cars
- Remove the sill panel on both sides.
- Remove the cargo compartment carpet.
- 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.
- Turn the handle (1) on the right-hand side through 90 degrees.
- Remove the clips.
- Fold the side panel inwards and lift it out.
Remove:
- the clip (1)
- the clips (2)
- the panel.
Fig 15: Folding Back Rear Seats Backrest And Pulling Cable Inside Floor Carpets And Lower B Post Panel To Right-Hand Side
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.
- 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 compartmentNOTE: Ensure that the cable is positioned so that there is no risk of it catching or rubbing.