Rear Lid Drive Units VX69/VX77, Removing And Installing: Removing
There is a risk of injury if the rear lid is loose.
- Support the rear lid.
There is a risk of damage to surrounding components if the rear lid is loose.
Paint damage possible.
- Support the rear lid.
-- Support the rear lid with the Hood Support:VAS501003 .
-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connector -3-.
-- Remove the grommet -2- and guide out the wire -4-.
-- Push the drive unit -1- from the ball stud -5- and hold it.
Risk of damaging the spring clip by prying out further.
Tearing of the spring clip is possible.
- Never pry the spring clip completely out of the ball socket.
-- Pry out the spring clip -3- in the direction of -arrow- using a commercially available screwdriver -4-.
-- Disconnect the ball socket in the drive unit -1- from the ball stud -5-.
-- Push the spring clip -3- back into the starting position.
-- Repeat the process at the second spring clamp.
If the Drive Unit Needs to be Replaced:
-- Refer to REAR LID DRIVE UNIT -VX69- / REAR LID DRIVE UNIT 2 -VX77-, PREPARING FOR DISPOSAL .
Continuation for All Vehicles