Removing Wiring Harness, Left Side Of Vehicle To Lid Hinge

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The styrofoam element is glued in.
Carefully release styrofoam element.
Replace damaged styrofoam elements.

Fig 1: Overview Of Wiring Harness For Tailgate

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

Loosen, compress and remove styrofoam element -Arrow A- .

Fig 2: Removing Styrofoam Element And Pulling Off Connector
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Pull off pink connector -Arrow B- .
Unscrew fastening nut -Arrow 1- and remove ground strap together with torsion protection -a- from ground pin.

Fig 3: Loosening Ground Strap And Removing Support For Socket
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Release support for socket -Arrows A- and remove from opening -Arrow B- .
Release pink socket -Arrows A- and press it out -Arrow B- .

Fig 4: Pressing Out Socket And Loosening Ground Strap
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Release support -Arrow C- , open it -Arrow D- and remove ground strap -Arrow E- .
Press out rubber sleeve -Arrow A- and remove line to pneumatic spring housing.

Fig 5: Pulling Out Wiring Harness
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Pull wiring harness inside -Arrows B- . As space is limited, push the connectors individually past the rear lid hinge.