Removal and Replacement
WM 559019 Removing and installing rear lid
Technical values
Preliminary work
1. Remove trim panel for tailgate. -> 709219 Removing and installing trim panel for tailgate - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
Removing rear lid
CAUTION
Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
- Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
- Risk of eye injuries
- Risk of bruising
-> Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
-> Open the lid.
-> Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
-> Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
1. Open the rear lid.
2. Remove upper part of lid lock. -> 558719 Removing and installing upper part of rear lid lock - section on "Removing" 558719 Removing and Installing upper Part of Rear Lid Lock
3. Remove release for rear lid. -> 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
4. Remove number plate lights. -> 942919 Removing and installing number plate light - section on "Removing" 942919 Removing and installing number plate light
Information
- Only remove the wiring harness from the rear lid as far as the lid hinge.
5. Partly remove wire harness. -> 972719 Removing and installing wire harness for tailgate - section on "Removing" 972719 Removing and installing wiring harness for rear panel flap
6. Detach pneumatic spring at the top on both sides of the vehicle (another person is required to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally). -> 559319 Removing and installing rear gas spring - section on "Detaching" Service and Repair
7. Unscrew fastening screws -1- for rear lid and remove the lid.
Removing rear lid
Installing rear lid
1. Place lid in installation position (another person is required to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally).
2. Screw in fastening screws for rear lid => Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) -1-.
Installing rear lid
3. Secure pneumatic spring at the top (another person is required to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally). -> 559319 Removing and installing rear gas spring - section on "Securing" Service and Repair
4. Install wire harness.-> 972719 Removing and installing wire harness for tailgate - section on "Installing" 972719 Removing and installing wiring harness for rear panel flap
5. Install number plate lights. -> 942919 Removing and installing number plate light - section on "Installing" 942919 Removing and installing number plate light
6. Install release for rear lid. -> 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
7. Install upper part of lid lock. -> 558719 Removing and installing upper part of rear lid lock - section on "Installing" 558719 Removing and Installing upper Part of Rear Lid Lock
8. Adjust the rear lid. -> 559015 Adjusting rear lid - section on "Adjusting" Adjustments
Subsequent work
1. Install trim panel for tailgate. -> 709219 Removing and installing trim panel for tailgate - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Program reversing camera. -> 914325 Programming reversing camera Testing and Inspection