Rear wheel arch cover - removal and refitting

1 Open the tailgate and lift out the luggage compartment floor covers.

2 Detach the rear shock absorber upper mounting cover.

3 Pivot the seat panel forwards and then remove the seat striker and cover.

4 Detach the side panel fasteners,

Wheel arch side panel fasteners (A)
Wheel arch side panel fasteners (A)

then pull out the panel at the rear end and detach the interior lamp wiring.

5 Detach the panel cover at the top edge, beneath the parcel shelf support, move the cover rearwards and disconnect it from the quarter panel trim. Lift the panel out of the car.

6 Refit in the reverse order to removal. If necessary adjust the position of the rear seat striker on completion.