Installing the tailgate seal

• Remove sealant residue from the sheet metal flange.
• Clean the sheet metal flange with solvent cleaner R2.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Replace tailgate seal (1).

  Parts:  Tailgate seal

• Mount tailgate seal (1), starting from the center at the top.

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• Ensure that tailgate seal (1) rests correctly on all the adjacent trim panel components.

Check 

• Check the closing function of the trunk lid.

Result 

» The trunk lid does not close correctly.

Measure

• Ensure that tailgate seal (1) rests correctly on all the adjacent trim panel components.