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Adjusting rear lid > < Assembly overview - locking and release components
Removing and installing rear lid
Removing and installing rear lid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
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Carry out following work:
–  Remove rear lid trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Disconnect connectors from all installed electrical components -arrows-.
–  Guide wires -3 and 4- with rubber grommet -2- out of rear lid.
  Note
The connectors -1- for wires -3 and 4- are located on left C-pillar.

   
–  Loosen bolts -2- of left and right hinges -4- but do not undo completely yet.
Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechanic.
–  Remove gas struts -3- → Chapter.
–  Now, remove bolts -2- completely and then remove rear lid -1-.

Installing
l  Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components.
   
Carry out following work:
–  Install rear lid -1- with the aid of a 2nd mechanic.
Specified torque for bolts -3-: 12 Nm.
–  Install gas struts -3- → Chapter.
–  Guide wires into rear lid and attach rubber grommet.
–  Connect connectors of all installed electrical components.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
–  Adjust rear lid → Chapter.

   

Adjusting rear lid > < Assembly overview - locking and release components