Remove/install trunk lid - AR88.50-P-5000TX

MODEL 219.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Remove/Install Components

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	Remove
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Remove trunk lid paneling (2)		AR68.30-P-8150TX
2	Unclip left hinge lever paneling (3) and right hinge lever paneling (4)
3	Disconnect electrical connectors from wiring harnesses (5) in trunk lid (1)
4	Remove wiring harness (5) from trunk lid (1) and lay down to side
5	Unscrew bolts (6) from left hinge bracket (7) and right hinge bracket (8)	Secure trunk lid (1) against falling down, otherwise the vehicle and the trunk lid (1) can be damaged.
6	Remove trunk lid (1) out of left hinge bracket (7) and right hinge bracket (8) upward	Helper required
	Install
7	Install trunk lid (1) in assembly lugs (arrows) on left hinge lever (7) and right hinge lever (8)	Helper required
8	Screw bolts (6) into left hinge lever (7) and right hinge lever (8)	Screw in bolts (6) so that trunk lid (1) can still be moved. Tighten bolts (6) after adjusting trunk lid (1)
9	Adjust trunk lid (1)		AR88.50-P-5200TX
10	Install wiring harness (5) on trunk lid (1)
11	Connect electrical connectors of wiring harness (5) to trunk lid lock and license plate lamps
12	Install left hinge lever paneling (3) and right hinge lever paneling (4)
13	Install trunk lid paneling (2)		AR68.30-P-8150TX