Removing Rear Lid Release (With Rear Window Washer Wiper)

Remove release switch.
1. 1.1. Stick adhesive tape -1- all around the release switch -2- and on the rear window trim -3- .
2. 1.2. Insert a plastic wedge in between the release switch and cover plate at the outer edge of the release switch as shown -arrow A- and lever the release switch off the contact plate -arrow B- .
3. 1.3. At the rear window trim -3- , remove adhesive tape -1- applied earlier.
4. 1.4. Use a screwdriver to prise the electrics -1- in the release switch -2- out of the housing -arrows A- and dispose of it -arrow B- .
  An optimized contact plate is used on all vehicles as of production date December 2013. The electrics in the housing is no longer needed as a result of this change.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Switch Of Housing
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove contact plate.
1. 2.1. Release electric plug connection on the inside of the rear lid -a- and disconnect it -A- .
2. 2.2. Carefully press sealing grommet -1- through by prising it outwards using a screwdriver -arrows- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Sealing Grommet
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. 2.3. Guide wire harness out of the rear lid and remove contact plate.