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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing lower rear lid trim

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Special tools and workshop equipment required
  • Remove upper rear lid trim → Chapter.
  • Remove warning triangle.

Removal tool -T40280
Removal tool -T40280

Removing

Removing and installing lower rear lid trim
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Unclip service flaps at sides of trim -3-.
  • Grasp in service holes in trim.
  • Release trim -3- with a »firm jerk« from mountings in rear lid -1-.
  • Check if all retaining clips -4- are inserted in trim -3-.
  • Unclip any retaining clips left in rear lid using removal tool -T40280-.
  • Fit those retaining clips back in trim -3-.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - lower rear lid trim“

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