Removing the rear panel

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Fig 1: Removing Right Rear Panel

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Remove the parcel shelf.
Remove the 2 screws. Remove the carpet in the cargo compartment. Remove the rear panel.
The side panel on the right-hand side. Press together the clips. Pull off the cargo net from the reverse of the cargo compartment panel.
Remove clip A. Remove screw B.
Where applicable: Remove the mountings for the protective net.
Remove the cargo compartment panel from underneath. Use a twisting movement.