Rear Lid

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Remove/Install Components

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-- Open rear lid -1-.

-- Disconnect connectors on electrical components present and remove rear window washer system hose.

-- Guide lines and hose through opening.

-- Loosen bolts -3- at left and right lid hinges -4- (do not unscrew completely).

A second technician is required for the rest of the removal procedure.

-- Remove left and right gas struts -2- at hood -1- GAS STRUT

-- Only now remove screws -3- and remove rear lid -1-.

Installing

To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

-- Rear lid screw specification specification: 10 Nm.

-- Rear lid, adjusting REAR LID, ADJUSTING

Before the rear lid is closed, a function test of the unlocking components must be performed.