Removing The Trunk Lid

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to PARTIAL REMOVAL OF THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE TAILGATE HINGE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WATER SUPPLY AT THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING TAIL LIGHT ON TAILGATE AT LEFT AND RIGHT .

If installed: Removing buzzer 

• Push the detents (1) together and remove the buzzer (2).
• Disconnect the associated plug connection and remove the buzzer (2).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Release rubber grommet (1) and feed out the wiring harness (2) inwards from the trunk lid.

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• Disconnect plug connection (1).

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• If installed: Unlock and disconnect the rearview camera plug connection (1).

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• Disconnect and unlock all plug connections.
• Release the vehicle wiring harness (1) and (2) with all holders (arrows) and place to one side.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Release all the screws (1) and carefully remove the tailgate (2) with the help of a support person.

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