Opening and closing the side trim panels

You must open the side trim panel in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.

Left-hand side trim panel

Left-hand side trim panel

Right-hand side trim panel

Right-hand side trim panel

  • To open: turn release knob 1 90° in the direction of the arrow and remove side trim panel 2.
  • To close: insert side trim panel 2 and turn release knob 1 90° in the opposite direction to the arrow.
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