Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Note: Removing the trunk lid is a labor-intensive job - you must first remove the wiring harness that runs inside the lid. You may need an assistant to remove and move the lid.
Removal
1. Prepare the car for repair work.
2. Remove the three ceiling trim holders in the same way as shown when removing the trunk lid trim.
3. After unscrewing four screws, bend back the right trunk trim and disconnect the connectors of the right branch of the trunk lid wires.
4. Mark the colors of the wires and remove the wire tips from the connector, similar to how it is shown when removing the trunk lid on a VAZ 2112 hatchback.
5. After unscrewing the screw, detach the decorative trim from the rear pillar (the overlay is held by two holders).
Note: There is no need to remove the trim, just move it away from the rack so that you can pull out the wires.
6. The wires on the stand are secured with insulating tape, remove it.
7. Similarly, we release the wires laid along the rear left pillar.
8. Remove the spoiler from the trunk lid.
9. Remove the trunk lid trim.
10. Disconnect the wire connector (1) from the left rear light section and the wire tip (2) from the rear window heating element.
11. Disconnect the wire connector from the right rear light section (2), the wire tip (3) from the heater and disconnect the motor-reducer wire connector (1).
12. Disconnect the wire connector (2) from the rear window wiper and disconnect the wire connector (1) from the license plate lights.
13. Remove the wire harness holders from the holes.
14. Using a screwdriver, press the seal into the hole in the trunk lid, and pull the wiring harness together with the connector into the lid through the hole.
15. Using a screwdriver, remove the washer tube seal from the cover hole.
16. Remove the seal from the washer tube.
17. Pull the washer tube inside the trunk lid.
18. Remove the seal from the hole on the inside of the lid...
...and pull the left branch of the wiring harness out of the inner cavity of the trunk lid.
19. Similarly, remove the right branch of the wiring harness.
20. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two bolts securing the right and left hinges.
Note: It is advisable to have an assistant when removing and moving the trunk lid.
21. Remove the trunk lid together with the hinges.
Installation
We install the trunk lid and all previously removed parts on the car in the reverse order. We insert the covers into the holes using a slotted screwdriver with a thin blade.
