Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Lid Latch

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing






• If the rear lid does not open, use the emergency release - 5 - inside the rear lid trim panel to open it manually.

Perform the following:

- Remove the rear lid trim panel.

- Disconnect the connector - 3 - from the rear lid lock - 1 -.

- Remove the nuts - 2 - and then remove the rear lid latch - 1 - from the rear lid.

Installation






Perform the following:

- Attach the rear lid latch - 1 - to the rear lid and install the nuts - 2 -.

Nut tightening specification - 2 -: 12 Nm

- Connect the connector - 3 - to the rear lid latch - 1 -.

- Install the rear lid trim panel.

• Perform a function test on the unlocking components before closing the rear lid.