Overview - Rear Lid Motor

Overview, Refer to "Overview  " (See Fig 1).

Install the Motor in Rear Lid Control Module -V375- in the Hinge, Refer to "Motor in Rear Lid Control Module -V375-, Installing in Hinge  " (See Fig 2).

Overview 

Fig 1: Overview of Rear Lid Motor

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1. Left Motor in Rear Lid Control Module -V375- for the Rear Lid
   • The rear roof panel trim is removed. Refer to ROOF END STRIP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Loosen the D-pillar trim in the drive area, and if necessary, carefully push it aside.
     NOTE:

     Remove or install drive unit only when rear lid is completely open.

     Before removing driving unit, loosen lock nuts on eccentric bolts.

   • Remove the connector -2-.
   • Loosen lock nut on drive unit. Refer to -item  2- Lock Nut (See Fig 2).
     NOTE:

     The eccentric bolt must be loose in the hinge arm hole. Refer to -item  1- Hex Head Eccentric Bolts (See Fig 2).

   • Release tension on eccentric bolts with a brief turn to the right, if necessary.
   • Remove the bolt -5- on the bracket -4-.
   • Remove the screw in the hinge arm and remove the drive unit -1- to the side. Refer to "OVERVIEW - REAR LID MOTOR" -item  6- Bolt (See Fig 2).
2. Connector
   • Remove drive unit before removing.
3. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
4. Bracket
   NOTE:

   Bracket is positioned with a device in factory and must not be adjusted.

   If bracket must be replaced, for example, when doing repairs after an accident, proceed as follows.

   • Rear lid must be installed with the gas-filled strut.
   • Secure the bracket -4- lightly with a screw -5- on the drive unit first.
   • Bracket must still be moveable.
   • Attach drive unit on rear lid hinge parallel to axle until it comes in contact with motor socket.
     CAUTION:

     Drive unit socket must fit flat against hinge axle collar.

   • Secure the bracket -4- on the body side with the bolt -3- and tighten to 21 Nm.
   • Tighten the bolt -5- to 8 Nm.
   • Tighten the eccentric bolt with the lock nut to the drive unit to the tightening specification. Refer to "Lock Nut" (See Fig 2).
     NOTE:

     Upon tightening locking nuts, eccentric bolts are braced in hinge with no play.

     For this reason, you cannot counterhold eccentric bolt hex head with an open-end wrench when tightening locking nuts.

     When removing drive unit, this tension is released with a small turn to the right on eccentric bolt hex head, after you have loosened locking nuts.

   • Tighten the bolt to the drive fork to the tightening specification. Refer to "OVERVIEW - REAR LID MOTOR" -item  6- Bolt (See Fig 2).
5. Bolt
   • 8 Nm

Motor in Rear Lid Control Module -V375-, Installing in Hinge 

Fig 2: Installing The Motor In Rear Lid Control Module

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Hex Head Eccentric Bolts
   NOTE:

   Upon tightening locking nuts, eccentric bolts are braced in hinge with no play.

   For this reason, you cannot counterhold eccentric bolt hex head with an open-end wrench when tightening locking nuts.

   When removing drive unit, this tension is released with a small turn to the right on eccentric bolt hex head, after you have loosened locking nuts.

2. Lock Nut 
   • 6 Nm
   • Self-locking
   • Before removing drive unit, loosen lock nuts on eccentric bolts.
   • Release eccentric bolt tension in hinge arm by rotating hex head to right, if necessary.
3. Rear Lid Drive Motor
   • When installing, insert sideways with socket -arrow B- and loose eccentric bolts -arrow A- in hinge.
     NOTE:

     Drive unit socket must fit flat against hinge axle collar.

   • The drive unit arm then moves correctly on the rear lid hinge - item  7-.
   • Tighten the screw - item  5- to the tightening specification to attach the drive unit to the bracket -item  4-.
   • Tighten the locking nuts -item 2- to the tightening specification
   • Tighten the bolt -item  6- to the tightening specification.
4. Bracket
   NOTE:

   Bracket is positioned with a device in factory and should not be adjusted.

   If bracket must be replaced, for example, when doing repairs after an accident, proceed as follows, refer to -item  4- Bracket.

5. Bolt
   • 8 Nm
6. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
   • Self-threading
7. Lid Hinge