Opening and closing the service flap

You must open the service flap in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.

Left-hand service flap
Left-hand service flap

Right-hand service flap
Right-hand service flap

- To open: release service flap 1 at the top, e.g. with a screwdriver, and swing it downward in the direction of the arrow.

- Right side: remove the first-aid kit beforehand and pull the parcel net down.

- To close: reinsert service flap 1.

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