Removing Rear Panel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Porsche Macan, 2020 Porsche Macan, and 2019 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
→ Open the lid.
→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
- Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
- Risk of eye injuries
- Risk of bruising
→ Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
→ Open the lid.
→ Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
→ Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
Information
Use a marking pen to mark the position of accessories with respect to each other before removal in order to reduce the amount of adjustment work required for gaps and joints.
- A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
- Only for vehicles with Power Lift Tailgate:
Remove actuating cylinder for rear lid at the top of the rear lid.
> 557319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ACTUATING CYLINDER FOR REAR LID
- Only for vehicles without Power Lift Tailgate:
Remove gas-filled shock absorber for rear lid at the top of the rear lid.
- Unscrew screws -1-
on lid hinges.
Rear lid hinge
- Remove rear lid.