Rear Lid Closing Aid, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

If the rear lid does not open, use the emergency release inside the rear lid trim panel to open it manually. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -5- on the closing assist -1-.

-- Turn the mount slightly -arrow a- so that the release cable tension is released.

-- Pry the retainer for the release cable -4- out of the closing assist -1-.

-- Pry out the release cables -3- from the mount -arrow b-.

-- Turn the clip -2- 90 degrees -arrow c-.

-- Remove the closing assist -1- from the clips -2-.

NOTE:

The clips -2- remain installed.

A new closing assist -1- is installed in the following (refer to NEW REAR LID CLOSING AID, INSTALLING ) and the clips -2- must be released.