Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

559019 Removing And Installing Rear Lid






Removing rear lid

Disconnecting wiring harness on rear lid






1. Open the rear lid.






2. Unclip the wiring harness.
3. Press -arrow A- the lug of the electrical plug connection -1- and separate it -arrow B-.

Removing rear lid






1. A second person should hold the rear lid -2- to prevent it falling shut.






2. Undo fastening screws -1-.
3. Remove rear lid -2-.

Installing rear lid






1. Mount the rear lid -2- with the help of a second person.






2. Screw in the fastening screws -1- until they just make contact.
3. Adjust rear lid.
4. Tighten fastening screws M6 x 16 -1-.
Tightening torque: 7.1 ftlb.

Locking wiring harness on rear lid






1. Push together electrical plug connection -1- -arrow A- until locking tab is felt to engage.






2. Clipping wiring harness into place