Overview - Rear Lid, AVANT

Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Lid (Avant)

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Gas-Filled Strut
- Noise insulation component must be installed on the body side.
Lid Hinge
- Removing. Refer to HINGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AVANT .
Motor in Rear Lid Control Module -V375-
Rear Lid
- Removing:
- Remove the trim panel from the rear lid. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - REAR LID TRIM PANELS
- Disconnect the connectors and disconnect the hose for the rear window washer system.
  NOTE:
  Remove rear lid motors on vehicles equipped with a power rear lid release. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID MOTOR .
- A second technician will be needed to hold and to lift the rear lid.
- Pull the gas-filled struts off the rear lid.
- Remove the bolts from the left and right hinges on the rear lid.
- Remove the rear lid.
Cover
Lid Latch
- Removing. Refer to HOOD LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AVANT .
Cover
Nuts
- 21 Nm
Seal
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR LID SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AVANT .
Adjusting Buffer
- Adjusting. Refer to REAR LID, ADJUSTING, AVANT - "Adjusting Buffer Installed Position" (See Figure).
Bolts
- 8 Nm
Catch
- Note different versions.
Nut
- 21 Nm
Stop
Bolt
- 8 Nm