Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Adjustment gauges - 3371-

Removing

• With the tailgate closed, remove the middle brake light in the tailgate .
• Open the tailgate.
• Remove upper tailgate trim.
• Remove lower tailgate trim.
• Clip out the bellows -5- on the side of the tailgate (one on each side).

• Clip out the coupling sleeve from the connector -1- from the tailgate -2-.
• Clip out the connector from the mount -1- as an assembly -3-.
• Undo connector -3- and remove the wiring harness along with the bellows that is fixed to the body.
• Remove the fixing screws from the earth terminal -4-.
• Disconnect the plug connector -7- from the aerial filter (one on each side).
• Release the clips -5- from the tailgate and remove the wiring harness from the flap (one on each side).
• Remove the gas struts -4- .
• With the assistance of a second mechanic, screw out the bolts -3- of the hinges -2- and remove the rear lid -1-.

Note To protect the components removed against damage, cover the resting surface with soft material.

fitting

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

• With the assistance of a second operator, fit the tailgate onto the hinges and tighten the nuts by hand.

• Adjusting rear lid