41 62 000 Removing And Installing Rear Lid
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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panels on rear lid . See 51 49 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME AT TOP or 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM FOR REAR LID .
- Disconnect all cable connectors and pull wiring harness out of tailgate.
- Remove both gas-filled struts . See 51 24 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAS PRESSURE SPRING FOR TAILGATE , 51 24 350 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT SPINDLE DRIVE (AUTOMATIC TAILGATE ACTIVATION) or 51 24 351 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT SPINDLE DRIVE (AUTOMATIC TAILGATE ACTIVATION) .
NOTE:
This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.
Release screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.
Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .
Remove tailgate.
Installation note:
Install tailgate at screw locations on hinge.
If necessary, ADJUST TRUNK LID .
If RFK optional equipment is fitted:
Calibrate RFK .