Trunk / Liftgate Motor: Service and Repair

WM 558419 Removing and installing rear lid release motor

Preliminary work

Remove trim panel for rear lid -> 708719 Removing and installing trim panel for rear lid - "Removing section" 708719 Removing and Installing Lining For Rear Lid

Removing rear lid release motor





Overview of motor for rear lid release

1. Press connector together -arrows- and pull out connector.





Pulling off plug

2. Pull control rod out of lid release.





Pulling control rod out of lid release.

3. Undo the three fastening screws on the motor.
4. Remove motor from the mounting point by lifting up and then pulling out to the side.





Removing motor

Installing rear-lid release motor

1. Insert motor from the side and use both fastening screws to engage and position it in the mounting point.





Installing motor

2. Clip control rod into the lid release.





Clipping control rod into the lid release

3. Tighten fastening screws.
4. Press the electric plug into the motor until it clicks into place.





Inserting connector on the motor

Subsequent work

Install trim panel for rear lid. -> 708719 Removing and installing trim panel for rear lid - "Installing" section 708719 Removing and Installing Lining For Rear Lid

Information

Emergency operation mechanism for rear lid release

Access through the rear seat area:
1. Remove lid release cover using a plastic spatula.





Levering off cover for lid release

2. Actuate lid release in -arrow- direction.