Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing rear lid

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing and installing rear lid
  • Remove upper rear lid trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Remove lower rear lid trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
  • Remove high-level brake light → Electrical system; Rep. gr.94
  • Remove connectors of all installed electrical components.
  • Thread electric cables/wire together with rubber grommet -2- out of rear lid.
Note

The connectors -4- for wires -2- are located on left C-pillars.

  • Loosen bolts -5- on left and right hinges (do not unbolt completely).

Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechanic.

  • Remove gas struts -3- → Chapter.
  • Now, remove bolts -5- completely and then remove rear lid -1-.

Installing
Removing and installing rear lid
  • Install rear lid -1- with the aid of a 2nd mechanic.
  • Install gas struts -3- → Chapter.
  • Guide wires -2- into rear lid and attach rubber grommet.
  • Connect connectors of all installed electrical components.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

  • Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components.
  • Adjusting rear lid → Chapter.

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