Removal and installation luggage compartment side trim (Opel Corsa C)

Corsa C models

1. Open the tailgate and remove the luggage compartment shelf (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 17).

2. On 5-door models, fold the rear bench seat back (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 12), on 3-door models, remove the rear seat completely together with the backrest (see Section 55).

3. Remove the rear bench seat back support bracket (see Section 56), and remove the rubber seal of the rear door opening (see Section 30).

4. On 3-door models, remove the rear side trim (see Section 45) and disconnect the lower rear seat belt anchor from the passenger compartment floor (see Section 52).

5. Remove the rear door sill trim (see Section 48) and remove the C and D pillar trim (see Section 46).

6. Remove the luggage compartment light shade from the trim and disconnect the wiring connector (see Chapter 12).

7. Remove the mounting screws (see accompanying illustrations) and separate the trim from the side of the luggage compartment.

49.7a. Screws (indicated by arrows) luggage compartment side trim fasteners (3-door hatchback)

49.7b. Screws (indicated by arrows) luggage compartment side trim fasteners (2) (5-door hatchback): 1. Seat belt

8. Pull the seat belt out of the side trim, disconnect the speaker wiring connector and remove the trim from the luggage compartment.

9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim. Check the proper functioning of the seat belt (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques").

Meriva Models

10. Open the tailgate, loosen the fastening nuts and remove the luggage compartment floor panel.

11. Remove the rear door sill trim (see Section 48) and the trim of the C and D pillars (see Section 46).

12. Loosen the 2 nuts located below the level of the removed floor panel, fastening the luggage compartment side trim, and unscrew 5 or 6 screws along the contour of the side trim.

13. Press down the 3 front and 1 rear clips, remove the trim from the side and remove it from the luggage compartment.

14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim.