Removing and installing rear cross panel — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6Z1

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle 37.1General information; Raising vehicle with lifting platform and jack; Raising vehicle.
2. Remove tail lights Electrical system94Tail lights; Removing and installing tail light MX3/MX4.
3. Remove rear underbody cover .
4. Unscrew bolts (2) from under tail light on left and right.
5. Unscrew bolts (5) from underneath.

6. Unscrew bolts (6) on left and right from inside.
7. Unclip rear spoiler (3) from rear cross panel (1).
8. Unscrew bolts (4) from underneath.
9. Unscrew bolts (7) for securing to side panel on left and right.
10. Unscrew bolts (8) for securing rear cross panel to side panel on left and right from inside.
11. Unscrew bolts (9) for securing to plenum chamber.
12. Loosen nut (10) from underneath.
13. Disconnect connectors for centre tail lightMX13Electrical system94Removing and installing centre tail light MX13.
14. Disconnect connectors for parking aid (11)Electrical system94Parking aid.
15. With aid of second mechanic, carefully remove rear cross panel (1).

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