Removing and installing rear lid, Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• The centring pin nut (11) must not be loosened, otherwise the rear lid alignment will be changed.
• Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear lid trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing rear lid trim.
2. Release left luggage compartment trim and fold it aside General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing side panel trim for luggage compartment.
3. Disconnect connector (7) of line (2) in luggage compartment.
4. Detach grommet (8) and wire retainer on hinge (9).
5. Thread wire (2) through aperture out of luggage compartment.

6. Separate Bowden cable coupling (3) in rear lid .
7. Detach grommet (5) and Bowden cable guide on hinge (6).
8. Thread Bowden cable (4) through aperture out of rear lid (1).
9. Loosen nuts (10) on left and right hinges (do not unbolt completely). [Note: The centring pin nut (11) must not be loosened, otherwise the rear lid alignment will be changed.]
10. Now, unscrew nuts (10) completely and remove rear lid.
11. Check rear lid adjustment . [Note: Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components.]

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