Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair
Rear Lid, Removing And Installing
1 - Stopper
- Adjusting Fig. 2
2 - Bolt
- 21 Nm (15 ft.lb.)
3 - Hollow rivet
4 - Bolts (3x)
- 21 Nm (15 ft.lb.)
5 - Cable guide
- Different versions on left and right-sides
6 - Hex nuts (2x)
- 21 Nm (15 ft.lb.)
7 - Hood hinge
8 - Stop
9 - Gas-filled strut
- Pry off rear lid hinge
- Proper disposal Fig. 1
10 - Lock
- Adjusting Fig. 3
11 - Hex nuts (2x)
- 6 Nm (53 in.lb.)
12 - Hinged clip
13 - Operating rod
14 - Locking cylinder
15 - Nut(2x)
- Always replace
- 4 Nm (35 in.lb.)
- Self-locking
16 - Operating rod
17 - Bolt
- 6 Nm (53 in.lb.)
18 - Stopper
19 - Rear lid
Removing:
- Prop up and secure hood in open position.
- Remove rear lid trim.
- Disconnect harness connector and pull cable harness out of rear lid.
- Pry both gas-filled struts - 9 - from respective rear lid hinges - 7 -.
- Remove hex nuts - 6 - on both sides.
- Remove rear lid.
Adjusting:
- Height adjustment of front portion is achieved via combination bolts - 4 -.
- Height adjustment of rear portion is achieved by shifting striker - 21 -.
- Loosen hex nut - 6 - for front/back adjustment.
20 - Screw
- 6 Nm (53 in.lb.)
21 - Striker
Fig. 1 Proper Disposal Of Gas-filled Strut
- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice in area - x -.
Dimension - x - = 50 mm (2 in.)
CAUTION: The gas-filled strut must be clamped only in designated area - x -, otherwise there is the danger of an accident.
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinder's length (measured from cover edge at piston rod end of cylinder).
NOTES:
- Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure.
- Cover the sawing area with a clean rag to contain any escaping fluid.
Fig. 2 Adjusting Stopper
With rear lid closed, stopper - 1 - must rest against mating piece - 2 - with light pressure.
NOTE: The stop buffers cannot be used for adjusting the height of the rear lid - 4 -.
Fig. 3 Adjusting Lock For Rear Lid
- Engage rear lid lock - 1 -.
- Secure lock in place with assembly drift - 4 - (e.g. 6 mm diameter drill bit).
- Attach operating rod - 3 - at lock cylinder and at rear lid lock so there is no tension.
- Install threaded coupling - 2 -.
- Remove drift - 4 - from lock.
- Release (open) lock - 1 -.
Free play (lengthwise) between lock and lock cylinder: max. 2 mm (5/64 in.)