New Latch With Closing Assist, Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Push the clip -3- all the way in the -direction of the arrow c- and hold.
-- Thread the release cable -1- in the lever -7- -arrow a-.
-- Install the release cable -2- in the retainer -arrow b-.
-- Release the clip -3- and remove from the latch -4- -arrow d-.
-- Press the release -6- -arrow e-.
-- Insert the latch -1- into the rear lid -arrow a- and tighten the hex nuts -3-.
-- Connect the connector on the latch.
-- Slide the anti-theft protection -4- on -arrow b-.
- Perform a function test on the unlocking components before closing the rear lid.
Tightening Specifications
- Bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID .