Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

WM 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid

Preliminary work

1. Remove inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - "Removing" section

Removing release for rear lid





Installation position of scuff plate

1. Press fastening ribs of scuff plate -arrows- outward with a small screwdriver and unclip switch for lid release.





Removing lid release switch

Installing release for rear lid

1. Clip in switch for lid release with the locking tabs in the fastening ribs of the scuff plate -arrows- so that they are felt to engage.





Installing lid release switch

Subsequent work

1. Install inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - "Installing" section