41 62 000 Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID .
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of rear lid.

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Release screws (1).

Slacken screw (2) and remove rear lid with a second person.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Screws

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Installation:

Install rear lid at screw locations on hinge.

If necessary, ADJUST TRUNK LID .

If reversing camera optional equipment installed:

Calibrate reversing camera.