Tailgate Strap, Retrofitting

Tailgate Strap, Retrofitting

CAUTION: Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest Information.

Parts required

Vehicle with trim panel

Strap - Part No.701 829 621 01 C

Double Clip - Part No. 701 829 623

2 fillister head screws (B 4.8 x 22) N 012 971 3

Vehicle with molded trim

Strap Part No.:

703 829 621 01C

703 829 621 3KX

703 829 621 9UW

703 829 621 9XK

Double clip - Part No. 701 829 623

2 fillister head screws (B 4.8 x 38), Part No. N 013 938 3







- Mark holes - 1 - and - 2 -, drill:

a = 22 mm (0.86 in.)
b = 29 mm (1.14 in.)
c = 21 mm (0.82 in.)
1 = 16 mm dia. (0.62 in.)
2 = 8.1 mm dia. (0.31 in.)

- Deburr holes and apply corrosion protection as necessary.

NOTE: The following method is suitable for paint damage in non-visible areas: coat twice (wet on wet) with glass/paint primer D 009 200 02 or equivalent, drying time approx. 10 minutes.







- Clip double clip - 1 - in two bottom holes.

Trim panel (single)







- Draw cut out on trim according to these dimensions:

a = 220 mm (8.66 in.)
b = 42 mm (1.65 in.)
c = 35 mm (1.37 in.)

Drill through in the corner points with drill (8.0 mm dia.), cut out (e.g. with body saw VAG 1523 or equivalent).

Molded trim panel







- Draw cut out on the back side of trim according to these dimensions:

a = 90 mm (3.54 in.)
b = 42 mm (1.65 in.)
c = 30 mm (1.18 in.)

Drill through in corner points with drill (8.0 mm dia.), cut out (e.g. with body saw VAG 1523 or equivalent)

- Mount trim panel or molded trim panel on tailgate.







- Hook strap - 1 - with locking tab in upper hole - 2 -, fasten with fillister screws - 2 -.







NOTE: On tailgates with large inner sheet metal recesses (arrow), two additional spacers, 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) height (e.g. nuts M6 - 1 -) are placed underneath for height adjustment