Removing The Trunk Lid

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR DECK .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
• Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVE VIBRATION ABSORBER ON THE TRUNK LID .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TAILGATE BUTTON .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REARVIEW CAMERA (RFK) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVE REAR WINDOW STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT .
• Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVE THE RIGHT AND LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE SHELF COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LED IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT CARGO AREA .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT INSTALLED PARTS OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPINDLE DRIVE OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAILGATE .

• Remove the buzzer (1) and unlock and disconnect the corresponding plug connection.
• Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.
• Release the wiring harness (3) at the attachment points (arrows).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Release rubber grommet (2).
• Unclip the wiring harness (3) at the attachment points (arrows) and feed it out from the tailgate.

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• Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
• Release the wiring harness (2) at the attachment points (arrows).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Release rubber grommet (2).
• Release the wiring harness (3) at the attachment points (arrows) and set it aside.

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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.