Rear Lid Seal, Replacing, AVANT

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Rear Lid
Rear Lid Seal
- Removing
  -- Remove the rear lid end piece trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .
  
  -- 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.
- Installing
  NOTE:
  Before installing the lid side must be loosened so that the seal between the front lid (spoiler edge) and the roof can be pushed through.
  
  -- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .
  
  -- With help hold the rear lid and on one side of the lid side remove the bolts from the hinge.
  
  -- Push the rear lid upward until the seal can be pushed through.
  
  -- Align the rear lid to its original position, reinstall the bolts and tighten to the tightening specification, refer to -item 2- Bolt.
  
  -- When installing, align the seal to the upper marking -arrow- and then press it onto the flange all the way around.
Body Flange