Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Rear Lid Lock Cable, Overview







1 - Bracket for tailgate lock cable
2 - Hexagon nut
- 5 Nm
3 - Rear lid lock
4 - Rear lid lock cable
- Engage in bracket as shown







Fig. 1 Panel gaps

NOTE: Panel gaps can be checked using special tool 3371.

Dimension - A - = 4.5 mm + 1 mm
Dimension - B - = 3.5 mm + 1 mm
Dimension - C - = 5 mm + 1 mm







Fig. 2 Setting adjuster stops

- Loosen clamping screw - 2 - and pull out adjuster stop slightly.
- Close tailgate - 4 - and move to flush position; tailgate lock should engage in second stop in striker.
- Now set adjuster stops - 3 - in correct position.







Fig. 3 Setting adjuster stops, continued

- Open tailgate and pull out adjuster stop by one notch.
- Tighten clamping screw - 2 - to 2 Nm.
- To remove adjuster stop, drill out head from pop rivet - 1 - and knock shank out. Now take out adjuster stop.
- Close tailgate.
- Check panel gaps as shown.







Fig. 4 Disengaging and engaging cable

- Rear lid lock removed.
- Turn cable in support bracket 90 degrees and take out upward.
- Swivel cable 90 degrees and take out of tailgate lock.