41 62 005 Removing And Installing Rear Lid Upper Section
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Read contents of Body, General . See 41 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove spoiler . See 51 71 412 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SPOILER .
- Remove trims on rear lid upper section . See 51 49 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of rear lid.
- Remove both gas-filled struts . See 51 24 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS STRUT FOR REAR LID .
NOTE:
This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.
Close rear lid upper section.
Release screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.
Remove rear lid upper section.
Installation:
Install rear lid upper section at screw locations to hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.
If necessary, adjust rear lid upper section . See 41 62 030 ADJUSTING REAR LID UPPER SECTION .
If reversing camera optional extra installed:
Calibrate reversing camera . See 66 53 REVERSING CAMERA .