972719 Removing and installing wiring harness for rear panel flap
WM 972719 Removing and installing wiring harness for rear panel flap
Preliminary work
1. Remove complete C-pillar trim panel on left and right. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim panel - section on "Removing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim
2. Remove upper part of B-pillar trim panel on left and right. The belt remains on the seat. -> 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel - section on "Removing" 70671901 Removing and installing upper part of B-pillar trim panel
3. Remove left and right rear grab handles. -> 683719 Removing and installing rear grab handle - section on "Removing" 683719 Removing and Installing Rear Handle
4. Remove release for rear lid. -> 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
5. Remove left and right number plate light. -> 942919 Removing and installing number plate light - section on "Removing" 942919 Removing and installing number plate light
Removing wiring harness for tailgate
Removing and installing wiring harness for tailgate
Installation position of wiring harness for tailgate
Information
The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.
Information
Make sure that the roof cover does not buckle.
1. Lower headliner.
2. Disconnect plug connections in tailgate (depending on equipment).
2.1. Disconnect plug connection -2- for additional brake light -1-.
Disconnecting plug connection
2.2. Release plug connection for spoiler drive -a- and pull it off.
Disconnecting plug connection
2.3. Release plug connections -1- and -2- for auxiliary heater antenna -A- and pull them off -B-.
Disconnecting plug connections
2.4. Release plug connection of wiper motor -1- for rear lid -a- and pull it off.
Pulling off electric plug connection
2.5. Release plug connections for auxiliary heating control unit -A- and pull them off -B-.
Disconnecting plug connections
2.6. Release plug connection for antenna control unit -1- ( -a- ) and pull it off.
Disconnecting plug connections
2.7. Lever out plug connection using a small screwdriver -b-.
2.8. Pull off plug connections for heated rear window.
Pulling off plug connections
3. Remove upper insulation on left and right.
Removing insulation
4. Unscrew ground connection at top on left and right.
Disconnecting ground connection
5. Detach wiring harness fastening for tailgate.
Detaching fastening
5.1. Cut tie-wrap.
5.2. Unclip fixing clips.
6. Detach antenna lines.
Disconnecting plug connections
6.1. Unclip wiring harness for antenna lines -A-.
6.2. Loosen antenna lines from the bracket -B- , release them -a- and pull them off.
7. Disconnect connection point for wiring harness on left and right.
Disconnecting ground connection from roof
7.1. Disconnect plug connection at connection point.
7.2. Unscrew ground connection from roof.
7.3. Release housing for connection point -A- and remove it from the opening in the body -B-.
8. Loosen wiring harness on left and right from the housing for the connection point.
Pressing out socket and loosening ground strap
8.1. Release plug connection -A- and press plug connection out of housing -B-.
8.2. Release housing side panel for wiring harness connection point -C- and swivel it out -D-.
8.3. Pull electric lines out of the housing -E-.
9. Detach rubber sleeve on left and right and pull wiring harness through rubber sleeve towards the tailgate.
Detaching rubber sleeve
Installing wiring harness tailgate
Wiring harness for tailgate
1. Pull wiring harness through rubber sleeve on left and right and press rubber sleeve into opening in panel until it engages securely.
Pulling in wiring harness
2. Pull wiring harness into housing on left and right.
Installing socket and ground strap
2.1. Press plug connection into housing -A- until it engages securely -B-.
2.2. Pull electric lines into the housing -C-.
2.3. Close housing side panel -D- and lock it -E-.
3. Fasten connection point on left and right.
Securing ground strap
3.1. Clip housing into opening in body.
3.2. Secure ground connection.
3.3. Connect plug connection.
4. Fasten antenna lines.
Fastening plug connections
4.1. Push plug connections together until they engage securely.
4.2. Clip in fixing clip -A- and clip plug connections into bracket -B-.
5. Secure wiring harness for tailgate.
Securing wiring harness
5.1. Clip in fixing clips and pull in new tie-wraps.
6. Press in upper insulation on left and right.
Pressing in insulation
7. Screw in ground strap at top left and right.
Securing ground strap
8. Connect plug connections.
8.1. Connect plug connections for heated rear window.
Connecting plug connections
8.2. Insert plug connection for spoiler module until it engages securely -a-.
Inserting connectors
8.3. Connect plug connection -1- for additional brake light -2-.
Connecting plug connection
8.4. Check that the plug connection is seated securely.
8.5. Connect plug connections for auxiliary heating control unit until they engage securely.
Connecting plug connections
8.6. Connect plug connections for auxiliary heater antenna until they engage securely.
Connecting plug connections
8.7. Connect plug connection of wiper motor -1- for rear lid until it engages securely.
Connecting plug connection
8.8. Connect plug connections for antenna control unit until they engage securely.
Connecting plug connections
Subsequent work
1. Install upper part of B-pillar trim panel on left and right. -> 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel - section on "Installing" 70671901 Removing and installing upper part of B-pillar trim panel
2. Install complete C-pillar trim panel on left and right. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim panel - section on "Installing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim
3. Install left and right rear grab handles. -> 683719 Removing and installing rear grab handle - section on "Installing" 683719 Removing and Installing Rear Handle
4. Install release for rear lid. -> 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
5. Install left and right number plate light. -> 942919 Removing and installing number plate light - section on "Installing" 942919 Removing and installing number plate light