Removing Wiring Harness, Left Side Of Tailgate To Lid Hinge

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Fig 1: Overview Of Wiring Harness For Tailgate

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-1- - Wiring harness, left
-2- - Wiring harness, right

Pull off connector on rear window wiper -Arrow A- .

Fig 2: Pulling Off Connector On Rear Window Wiper
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Release connector -Arrows B- and remove from lock lower part on rear window -Arrow C- .
Turn plug connection through approx. 90° -Arrow D- and remove from clip -Arrow E- .
Release connector -Arrow F- and disconnect plug connection of contact switch for rear window -Arrow G- .
Unscrew fastening nut -Arrow 1- and remove ground strap together with torsion protection -a- .

Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Nuts
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Unclip wiring harness -arrows- .

Fig 4: Unclipping Wiring Harness
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Remove rubber sleeve on window frame -Arrow A- .

Fig 5: Removing Wiring Harness On Window Frame
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Unclip wiring harness on window frame -Arrows B- and remove it -Arrows C- .
Remove wiring duct from hinge -Arrow A- .

Fig 6: Removing Wiring Duct From Hinge
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Open wiring duct -Arrows B- , take off cover -Arrow C- and remove wiring duct from wiring harness.