Disassembling rear lid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .

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

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

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

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

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

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