Disassembling rear lid

Information 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment  .
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant  .
• Some steps must be carried out automatically  .
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .

1. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -1-  on holder -2-  for gas-filled shock absorber.

   Bracket for gas-filled shock absorber 

2. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -1-  on the adjusting element -2-  .

   Adjusting element mounting 

3. Unclip caps -1-  on guide wedge and unscrew and remove fastening screws -2-  on guide wedge -3-  .

   Removing guide wedge 

4. Drill out blind rivets -2-  on bracket for rear spoiler -1-  .

   Installing bracket for rear spoiler 

5. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -1-  on tailgate hinge -2- 

   Tailgate hinge mounting 

6. Unclip stoppers and caps using a suitable tool.
7. Remove number plate bracket if necessary.