Removing Wiring Harness, Right 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

Release connector on rear lid lock -Arrows A- and remove it -Arrow B- .

Fig 2: Removing Connector On Rear Lid Lock
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Release connector on contact switch -Arrows C- and remove it -Arrow D- .
Unclip wiring harness -Arrows A- .

Fig 3: Unclipping Wiring Harness
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Press out clips inwards -Arrows B- .
Remove rubber sleeve on window frame -Arrow A- .

Fig 4: Releasing And Pulling Out Wiring Harness
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Unclip wiring harness on window frame -Arrows B- and remove it.
Remove wiring duct from hinge -Arrow A- .

Fig 5: Opening Wiring Duct And Remove Wiring Harness
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Open wiring duct -Arrows B- , remove cover -Arrow C- and take out wiring harness.