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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, this page gives the full removal sequence for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear lid: removing the upper and lower rear lid trim and the high-level brake light before disconnecting the lid itself.

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.

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing rear lid — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear lid?
    Remove the upper and lower interior trims, disconnect all electrical connectors (rear wiper, heated glass, lights, lock), detach the gas struts, mark and unbolt the hinges, and lift the tailgate off.
    Do I need two people to remove the Golf Mk7 tailgate?
    Yes. The tailgate is heavy and the gas struts must be disconnected while someone holds the lid. Attempting it alone risks dropping the lid and damaging the paint or bodywork.
    Assembly overview - rear lid
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    Adjusting rear lid
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