I need to remove the interior trim panel on the hatch to do some wiring. I can only see 4 Torx bolts holding it on. I imaigne there are also some clips. Is that all there is to removing it? Once removed, I assume the existing wiring will be readily visible. Or will I be in for some surprise? Thanks!

 

Looking at the www.realoem.com layout for the trunk lid there is four clips top and bottom, eight total. Just use a broad blade and some hand pulling to pop them out, starting at one corner. When replacing, just line them up one at a time and pop them in with your fist. It will help to have a second person there to hold it as you will be working upsidedown. BTY, There is two types of clips on there.

 

Thanks for the info. Now I know where to find this kind on information.

 

I tried putting in the last 7 letter/numbers of my VIN, and got an error. If I try to select the model below I end up with it wanting the production year. My MCS was built in April 2007 and realoem only goes to 2006. Are they just not up to date?

 

Has anyone actually removed the hatch interior pannel on the R56? The diagram from realoem looks accurate (I put in the last build date option it listed), but after removing the Torx bolts, it still seems held very firmly. I know there are clips, but I don't want to exert too much pressure until I am sure I doing it right. Anyone?? Thanks!

 

I havent removed the actual hatch main trim myself, but I have removed other trim in the car.and they all use the same type of clips. You can buy one of the door trim removing tools at Pepboys, that will help. either way it takes some considerable tugging to get started, If you break one of the clips, they are replacable..