Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Rear Lid (Jetta), Assembly Overview







1 - Rear lid
- Adjusting

Lid adjustment if performed as for Golf


- Gap dimension Body panel gaps; Body, rear

2 - Trim
3 - Rubber stop
4 - Hex nuts
- 22 Nm

5 - Hinge
6 - Bolt
- 22 Nm

7 - Rubber buffer
8 - Gas-filled strut
- Venting gas

9 - Lock plate
- adjusting - within elongated holes
- Gap dimension Body panel gaps; Body, rear

10 - Bolt
- 22 Nm

11 - Lock plate
- Only for USA

12 - Pop rivet
- Tighten using Pop rivet tongs V.A.G 1765A

13 - Identification plate
- Press on only on hatched area
- Replacement part has two foils. First foil covers adhesive surface, second must be removed after installing.

14 - Wire
15 - Hinge cover