41 62 000 Removing And Installing Tailgate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE .
Disconnect all plug and socket cable connections on tailgate.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas-filled strut (2) and lever out gas strut. Set down gas strut.

Repeat procedure on other side of car.

Version with automatic tailgate actuation:

Release ELECTRIC SPINDLE DRIVE on tailgate only.

Fig 1: Sliding Stop Spring To End Of Gas-Filled Strut

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The automatic tailgate actuation must be taken out of service.
For this purpose, disconnect plug connection from CONTROL UNIT for electric spindle drive.

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

Release grommet (1) from tailgate and feed out wiring harness.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Make sure grommet is correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Grommet And Screws

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Remove tailgate towards rear with a 2nd person helping.

Fig 3: Removing Tailgate

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Installation note:

Install tailgate at screw locations on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.

If necessary, ADJUST TRUNK LID .

If reversing camera optional equipment installed:

Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA .