41 62 005 Removing And Installing Upper Rear Lid Section

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove SPOILER .
Remove trim panels on tailgate upper section . See 51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID , 51 49 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT or 51 49 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING (UPPER) PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME .
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of tailgate.
Remove both GAS-FILLED STRUTS .

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.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Remove tailgate upper section.

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Upper Section Screws

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Install rear lid upper section at screw locations to hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

IF NECESSARY, ADJUST TAILGATE UPPER SECTION.

If reversing camera optional equipment installed

Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA .