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Removing Rear Apron

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Removing rear apron 

IMPORTANT: Too much force can damage the component.
IMPORTANT:
  • The number of screws, clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment. 
  • The illustrations for removing and installing are shown only on one equipment variant and can differ from the actual equipment variant. 
  • Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 
IMPORTANT: The help of another person is required.
  1. Unscrew screws -1-  from retaining frame.
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    Screws on retaining frame

  2. Unscrew screws -2-  from heat shield
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    Screws on heat shield

  3. Remove trim panel for tail light -3-.
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    Tail light trim panel

    1. 3.1  Unclip locking lugs -1-  .
    2. 3.2  Unclip tail light trim panel -3-  by pulling it to the rear -Arrow-  and carefully disengage the locking lugs -2-  under the tail light.
    3. 3.3  Check locking lugs -1 and 2-  for damage and replace tail light trim panel -3-  if necessary.
  4. Unscrew screw -2-  and remove tailgate stop
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    Tailgate stop

  5. Unscrew screw -1-  on frame for light.
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    Screw on frame for light

  6. Disconnect wire harness at the left -3-.
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    Left wire harness

    1. 6.1  Release and unplug electric plug connection -1-  .
    2. 6.2  Press grommet -2-  through the body.
    3. 6.3  Unclip wire harness at the left -3-.
    4. 6.4  Guide wire harness at the left -3-  through to the rear apron.
  7. Disconnect wire harness at the right -3-.
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    Right wire harness

    1. 7.1  Release and unplug electric plug connections -1-  .
    2. 7.2  Unclip wire harness at the right -3-.
    3. 7.3  Press grommet -2-  through the body.
    4. 7.4  Guide wire harness at the right -3-  through to the rear apron.
  8. Unclip rear apron -1-  on both sides by pulling it outwards -arrow A-  and to the rear -arrow B-  .
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    Rear apron

    1. 8.1  Remove rear apron -1-  and place it in > VAS 6760 - storage system. 
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