Removing Rear Lid

→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.

→ Open the lid.

→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.

→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.

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The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

1. Open the rear lid.
2. Remove upper part of lid lock. → Removing Upper Part Of Rear Lid Lock 558719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING UPPER PART OF REAR LID LOCK 
3. Remove rear lid release. → Removing Release For Rear Lid 555719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RELEASE FOR REAR LID 
4. Remove number plate lights. → REMOVING NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

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   • Only remove the wiring harness from the rear lid as far as the lid hinge. 
5. Partially remove wire harness. → REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIRE HARNESS FOR TAILGATE
6. Remove wire harness for actuating cylinder. → Removing And Installing Actuating Cylinder For Rear Lid 557319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ACTUATING CYLINDER FOR REAR LID 
7. Detach pneumatic spring at the top on both sides of the vehicle (another person is needed to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally). → Loosening Rear Pneumatic Spring 559319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR PNEUMATIC SPRING 
8. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  for rear lid and remove the lid.
   Fig 1: Removing Rear Lid

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