Rear lid lock and handle mechanism, removing and installing

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

1. Rear lid lock 
   • To remove, swing out hinge arm - 2 - from operating rod - 4 - and unhook from rear lid lock.
   • Remove nuts - 3 - and remove rear lid lock.
2. Hinge arm 
   • After installing rear lid lock, swing it over operating rod
3. Nuts 
   • 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
4. Operating rod 
5. Nut 
   • 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
6. Handle mechanism 

   Removing:

   • Remove rear lid trim.
   • Unclip operating rod - 4 - from handle mechanism.
   • Unscrew nuts-5- and remove handle mechanism.
7. Rear lid lock actuator 
   • Removing, see REAR LID LOCK ACTUATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
8. Lock cylinder 

   Removing:

   • Remove release handle.
   • Remove operating rod, see REAR LID LOCK ACTUATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Remove lock cylinder out of handle mechanism.
9. Rear lid lock motor 
10. Screws (2x) 
    • 1.2 Nm (11 in. lb)
11. Operating rod 
Fig 1: Rear Lid Lock And Handle Mechanism
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.