Removing Rear Apron

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• 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. 

1. Unscrew screws -1-  from retaining frame.

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   Screws on retaining frame

2. Unscrew screws -2-  from heat shield -1-  .

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   Screws on heat shield

   Information 

   Too much force can damage the component.

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 -1-  .

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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.

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   The help of another person is required.

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  .