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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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  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.

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• Remove screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.
• Remove trunk lid.