Removing Wiring Harness, Right 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- .

Fig 2: Removing Styrofoam Element
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Pull off blue connector -Arrow A- .

Fig 3: Pulling Off Connector And Removing Socket Support
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Release support for socket -Arrows B- and remove it -Arrow C- .
Release blue socket -Arrows A- and pull it out -Arrow B- .

Fig 4: Pulling Out Socket
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Press out the front rubber sleeve -Arrow A- and remove the line -Arrow B- .

Fig 5: Removing Line
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