41 62 000 Removing And Installing Tailgate

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
Disconnect all plug and socket cable connections on tailgate.
Feed out wiring harness from rear lid

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas-filled strut (2) and lever out gas strut. Set down gas strut.

Repeat procedure on other side of car.

Version with automatic tailgate actuation:

Release ELECTRIC SPINDLE DRIVE on tailgate only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The automatic tailgate actuation must be taken out of service.
To do this disconnect plug connection on the CONTROL MODULE for automatic rear lid actuation.

Fig 1: Sliding Stop Spring To Gas-Filled Strut End

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Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Release screws (1) and remove reinforcement bridge.

Release screws (2) and remove rear lid.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Remove rear lid with the assistance of a second person.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Bridge And Rear Lid Mounting Screws

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Installation note:

Install tailgate at screw locations on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If necessary, adjust REAR TRUNK LID .

If reversing camera optional equipment installed

Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA .