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Old 09-09-2017, 06:14 PM
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How to remove plastic trim on tailgate?
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​​​​​​​I would greatly appreciate it if anyone knows how to remove the tailgate trim that covers the trunk actuator and red button. I have tried to remove it after releasing the plastic tabs but it still won't come off. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Do you just want to remove the button?
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Please UPDATE YOUR PROFILE in USER CP to include the model of your truck.
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I would like to remove the entire shroud covering the locking mechanism. My end goal is to get to the trunk actuator. Thanks.
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Here are the instructions. You will need a long trim clip removal tool to reach the clips that are on the top of the door.

I suggest you buy 3-4 clips before you start the job as some clip will even be damaged with the right tool.
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Thank you, I will give it a try!
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Any ideas on how to remove the boot floor to replace it as I’ve snapped mine in half with too much weight from garden slate bags I have a replacement but not sure how to fit ? Any help would be great
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What vehicle are you referring to? Year and model.
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Any ideas on how to remove the boot floor to replace it as I’ve snapped mine in half with too much weight from garden slate bags I have a replacement but not sure how to fit ? Any help would be great
Wrong forum. I'm not even sure mb world has an a class forum.

Maj dundee. He's referring to an a class hatchback.
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Many thanks to Major for the trim removal instructions!
They were very much needed when removing the sticky handle for lubing...
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
Here are the instructions. You will need a long trim clip removal tool to reach the clips that are on the top of the door.

I suggest you buy 3-4 clips before you start the job as some clip will even be damaged with the right tool.
Thank you for this. Any idea what this piece is? It came out when removing the trunk actuator but don’t know where it belongs.
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Thank you for this. Any idea what this piece is? It came out when removing the trunk actuator but don’t know where it belongs.
That is a clip that hold the wire harness to the rear door, look around fallow some wires and you will see where it was.
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