Rear Lid, Removing And Installing, ARTEON: Removing

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To remove and install the rear lid:

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors -2- on the C-pillar.

-- Release the hook for the cable grommet -3- on the roof crossmember -arrow a-, lift the cable grommet slightly -arrow b-, and remove from the opening -arrow c-.

-- Remove the wires -1- from the roof crossmember.

To replace the rear lid:

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

-- Disconnect the connectors from any electrical components -arrows-.

-- Release the hook for the cable grommet -3- on the rear lid -arrow a-, lift the cable grommet slightly -arrow b-, and remove from the opening -arrow c-.

-- Guide the wires out of the rear lid.

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-- Loosen, but do not remove, the bolts -3 and 5- on the left and right hinges -4-.

Multiple technicians are required for further removal.

-- Either loosen the gas-filled strut -2- on the rear lid ball stud. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Or loosen the drive unit -2- on the rear lid ball stud. Refer to Rear Lid Drive Unit -VX69-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Now remove the bolts -3 and 5- and the rear lid -1-.