Rear Lid, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to REAR LID UPPER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -arrows-.

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-- Release and disconnect the washer fluid hose connection -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

-- Free up the wiring harness -1 and 3-.

-- Guide the wiring harnesses -1 and 3- with the rubber grommet -5- out of the rear lid.

-- Lift the locking spring -2- slightly with a small screwdriver -arrow- and Rear Lid Motor 1 - V444- /Rear Lid Motor 2 - V445-  -item 1- from the rear lid ball pin.

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

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-- Remove the rear lid -1-.