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Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair



Rear Lid Lock, Removing And Installing







1 - Locking clamp
2 - Handle
- Removing
- Unclip lid trim (handle is secured with a bolt).
- Unclip pull lever, pry out locking clamp and remove lock cylinder housing from handle.
- Disconnect connector for luggage compartment light and unclip operating rod for central locking system if necessary.
- Remove Torx bolts and remove handle from lid.

3 - Actuator securing bolt
- Loosen and tighten using Socket wrench T10010

4 - Central locking actuator
- Removing
- Disconnect connector from actuator.
- Remove actuator using Socket wrench T10010 and remove from lid.

5 - Pull lever
6 - Torx screw
7 - Operating rod
8 - Lock cylinder housing
- Removing
- Unclip lid trim (handle is secured with a bolt).
- Unclip pull lever, pry out locking clamp and remove lock cylinder housing from handle.

9 - Lock
- Removing
- Remove lid trim.
- Disconnect connector from lock.
- Unclip operating rod , remove bolt and remove lock from lid.

- install - only with striker catch in detent

10 - Oval-head machine screw
- 20 Nm

11 - Actuator lever

Installing
- Engage locking clamp again.
- Position lock cylinder housing on to grip piece and lock in handle with an audible click.
- Then proceed in reverse order of removal.