Installing microswitch for rear window release
Installation Location
Scheme 93
1. Lay out electric cable for the rear window release through the rear window.
Note. Lay out electric cable behind the plastic guide of the rear window release -arrow- .
Scheme 94
2. Lay electric cable around the wiper shaft and connect the electric plug until the plug engages securely.
Scheme 95
3. -B- Insert washers -6-, push in wiper shaft and screw tight using the fastening nuts -5- --> Tightening torque: 7.2 (5.5 ftlb.) Nm. (Scheme 95)
4. -A- Attach cover and press down until the clips engage. (Scheme 95)
Scheme 96
5. Screw on fastening nut -4- and tighten --> Tightening torque: 17 (13 ftlb.) Nm. (Scheme 96)
6. Activate wiper motor once and drive to end position. Then fit wiper arm -3- and secure with fastening nut -2- --> Tightening torque: 12 (9 ftlb.) Nm. (Scheme 96)
Note. Before fitting the cap, check the retaining lugs of the cap for damage. The cap must be replaced in the event of damage or if you have any doubts about it.
7. Fit cover cap -1- and press in until it is felt to engage. (Scheme 96)
Scheme 97
1. From the luggage compartment, use a screwdriver to lever off the cover on the luggage-compartment lid.
Scheme 98
2. Using a screwdriver, push against lower release lever -Z-. (Scheme 98)
3. The lock for the rear window opens.
Scheme 99
1- - Rear window release lower part. (Scheme 99)
2- - Rear window release upper part. (Scheme 99)
Remove lining for rear lid. Refer to 70 87 19 Removing and installing lining for rear lid - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Scheme 100
1. Release connector -Arrow A- and disconnect plug connection -Arrows B-. (Scheme 100)
2. Release connector -arrows C- and pull off -arrow D-. (Scheme 100)
Scheme 101
3. Unscrew fastening nuts -1- and remove lower part -arrow-. (Scheme 101)
Scheme 102
1. Install lower part -arrow- and tighten with fastening nuts -1-. --> Tightening torque: 6 ftlb.. (Scheme 102)
Scheme 103
2. Push together plug connection -Arrows A- until the locking tabs -B- are felt to engage. (Scheme 103)
3. Push in connector -arrow C- until the locking tabs -arrows D- are felt to engage. (Scheme 103)
Note. To allow easier access to the pneumatic spring housing, the roof trim panel must be loosened slightly at the back once the following parts have been removed.
1. Remove rear roof trim panel. Refer to 70 85 19 Removing and installing rear roof lining - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
2. Remove D-pillar trim panel. Refer to 70 69 19 Removing and installing D-pillar trim - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
3. Remove rear grab handles left and right. Refer to 68 37 19 Removing and installing rear handle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .