Removing the upholstery of the tailgate

We remove the upholstery to access the additional brake signal, the inner sections of the rear lights (hatchback) and door lock.



Pulling it towards you, remove the upper part of the upholstery, which is fastened with four latches.



Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the left side of the upholstery.



Having protected the paintwork with a strip of thin cardboard, we pry off the upholstery in the area of the piston with a slotted screwdriver.




We take out the piston.



Overcoming the resistance of the two clamps, remove the left side trim.

Remove the right side trim in the same way.



Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw securing the bottom of the upholstery.

Similarly, we turn off the self-tapping screw on the other side of the door.




Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the inner tailgate handle.



Remove the inner handle.



Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the latches of the four caps securing the lower door trim.



We take out the latch




and piston.



Overcoming the resistance of the three caps, remove the tailgate upholstery.

Install upholstery in reverse order.