Removing and Installing Side Trim Panel For Rear Luggage Compartment

Removing And Installing Side Trim Panel For Rear Luggage Compartment

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove centre luggage compartment cover.
2. Remove side luggage compartment light.
3. Remove switch for trailer hitch (if fitted).
4. Remove C-pillar trim panel fully.
5. Remove cover for rear lock support.

Removing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment

Removing rear luggage compartment side trim panel












1. Unscrew rear fastening screws.







2. Unscrew front fastening screw.







3. Unclip fixing clips.







4. Pull off plug connection for plug socket. (if fitted).







5. Remove trim panel.
5.1. Reach in behind the trim panel and pull the trim panel forward -A- .
5.2. Detach trim panel from the lock support -B- .
5.3. Loosen front trim panel -C- .
5.4. Remove trim panel.

Installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment







1. Place trim panel in installation position.
1.1. Fit front trim panel -A- .
1.2. Fit centre trim panel -B- .
1.3. Fit rear trim panel -C- .







2. Connect plug connection for plug socket.
3. Check that the plug connection is seated securely.







4. Clip in fixing clips.







5. Screw in fastening screw at the front
- Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.).







6. Screw in fastening screws at the rear
- Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.) and centre
- Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.).







7. Pull rubber lip on rear lid seal out under the trim panel.

Subsequent work

1. Install side luggage compartment light.
2. Install switch for trailer hitch (if fitted).
3. Install C-pillar trim fully.
4. Install cover for rear lock support.

Install luggage compartment cover at the centre.