Trunk lid
1. Open the trunk lid and cover the edges of the trunk with a cloth to protect the painted surfaces when the lid is removed.
2. Disconnect any cables and electrical wires attached to the trunk lid that may interfere with the removal of the lid.
3. Circle the hinge bolts, marking thus. their position.
4. Ask an assistant to support the cover, then give the bolts securing the hinges to the cover on both sides and remove it.
5. Install in reverse order. Align the bolts securing the hinges to the cover with the marks made during removal.
6. After installation, close the cover and make sure it is flush with adjacent body panels. Vertical and horizontal adjustment is made by moving the hinge bolts in their slots. Loosen the hinge bolts, move the cover and tighten the bolts.
7. The height of the closed trunk lid in relation to adjacent body panels can be changed by releasing the lock bolts (indicated by arrows)...
...and/or drummer (indicated by arrows), by moving the striker and/or lock and tightening the bolts.
If your vehicle's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have entered the correct code before disconnecting the battery cable. See section for information Anti-theft audio system and instrument panel language before disconnecting the wire.
If after connecting the wire on your instrument panel there are inscriptions in the wrong language that you need, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument panel language, for instructions on how to set the desired language.
Tailgate
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the tailgate and cover the rear edge of the roof with a rag to protect painted surfaces when the tailgate is removed. The glass can be removed separately by disconnecting the wiring and loosening the fixing screws - ask an assistant to hold the glass while you loosen the screws.
3. Remove an internal covering from a door of a back. Where necessary, remove the cover around the edge of the door to access the stop mounts.
4. Disconnect the wiring and washer tubes. On some models, it may be necessary to pull the wiring out of the C-pillar before disconnecting the connector.
5. Ask an assistant to support the tailgate in the open position and disconnect the stops on both sides by loosening the fixing screws. Where necessary, pull out the retaining pin or spring clip and remove the stop from the hinge.
6. Fixing the stop on the tailgate.
7. Removing the mounting pin to detach the lower part of the tailgate stop.
8. Mark with a pencil the position of the hinge levers on the tailgate.
9. Give the screws and remove the tailgate from the hinge levers. You will need a socket wrench or a grip.
10. Install in the reverse order, but make sure that all previously applied marks match. Check the tailgate that it closes exactly in the center between the rear pillars and that its lock is working correctly.