How to remove the tailgate trim on an MG5 EV
I love my MG5 EV (2022, pre-facelift long-range) but the manual is a bit terrible - I suspect it had to be hastily translated from Chinese by someone who was not given enough time or money to do it properly. When I needed to replace one of the bulbs for the rear number plate, it was both vague and occaisionally outright wrong! Hopefully this description of the process is both more accurate and a little more detailed. If anything is unclear here, do get in touch and I'll try and improve it. Tool list 10mm spanner or socket to disconnect the 12V battery. Trim removal tool (or improvise one, see instructions below). Phillips #3 screwdriver. Large flat-bladed screwdriver. Method Open the tailgate . It's tricky to do this after you've disconnected the battery, so get it open now. Note that you'll need to access the tailgate end at the open height, so if you're a little shorter having something to stand on might be useful. Disconnect the 12V battery at the negative ter