Replacing Handle Strip (on Trunk Lid)

Replacing Handle Strip (On Trunk Lid)

Remove handle strip.
When replaced, the button comes in individual parts because the panel must be painted in the relevant car colour.







Lever out light strip (1) on left/right from opening (2) and remove.
Remove light bulb (3).







Remove seal (1) from handle strip (2).







NOTE: During removal, do not damage catches (1) of panel (2).


Carefully lever panel (2) with special tool 00 9 322 (plastic wedge) cut of handle strip (3) and remove.








Installation Note: Catches (1) and guides (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.







Remove remnants of adhesive (1) from handle strip (2).

Installation Note: Perform function check with trunk lid open.