General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing upper rear lid trim

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wedges -T10383
Wedges -T10383

Removing

Removing and installing upper rear lid trim
  • Detach retaining straps for rear shelf on left and right from window frame.
  • Release centre window frame -2- from mountings in rear lid and side trim panels -3- using wedge -T10383-.
  • Remove centre window frame -2-.
  • Release side window frame -3- from catches in rear lid and lower rear lid trim -1- using wedge -T10383-.
  • Remove side window frame -3-.

Installing

Note
  • Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Remove any retaining clips left in mountings in rear lid using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in window frames for installation.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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