Rear Lid Seal, Removing And Installing, AVANT

NOTE:

For vehicles through MY 2011, the butt joint on the body flange must be sealed as well when replacing the rear lid seal. Refer to "Additionally Sealing the Body Flange", see Fig 2.

Fig 1: Rear Lid Seal (Avant)

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Rear Lid
Rear Lid Seal
- Removing:
  -- The rear lid end piece trim panel is removed. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (SEDAN) .
  
  -- Secure the rear lid from falling down and disconnect the gas-filled strut on the body side from the left and right ball studs.
  
  -- Remove the seal from the flange on the body all the way around.
  
  -- When installing, align the seal to the upper marking -arrow- and then press it onto the flange all the way around.

Additionally Sealing the Body Flange

-- For vehicles through MY 2011, the joint on the body flange -arrows- must also be sealed with Sealant D 476 KD7 A3 when replacing the rear lid seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Body Flange Joints -Arrows-

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