Remove Trunk Lid
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRUNK LID LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRUNK LID COVERS .
- Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVE BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE SIDE REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVE REAR SPOILER .
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (arrows) of the wiring harness.
- Release the wiring harness at the marked locations (arrows).
- Feed out the left and right wiring harness from the tailgate frame and put to one side.
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (arrows) of the wiring harness.
- Release the wiring harness from the holders in the marked locations (arrows).
- Detach the rubber grommets (1) from the trunk lid.
- Unlock and disconnect the wiring harness plug connections (1).
- Thread in the rubber grommets (2).
- Release the wiring harness at the marked locations (arrows) and put to one side.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Remove screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.
- Remove trunk lid.