Audi A4: Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382-, Removing and Installing

TIP

The procedure only refers to the Avant.

Removing

- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Disengage the support bracket -7- by releasing the catches in the direction of -arrows A-.

- Disengage the release cable nipple -6- from the release lever -5-.

- Disconnect the connector -3-.

- Release the catches -2, 4 and 8- by turning them 90º clockwise in the direction of -arrow B-.

- Remove the Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382--1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Closing Assist Release Cable, Removing and Installing

TIP

The procedure only refers to the Avant.

Removing

- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel and the latch cover. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Turn the operating cable 90º in the direction of -arrow A- at the lever -3- and remove it from the support bracket for the latch -2-.

- Using a screwdriver -1-, secure the operating lever -5- on the opposite side in the direction of -arrow B-.

- Disengage the release cable nipple -4- from the release lever in the direction of -arrow C- and free up the release cable.

- Disengage the support bracket -4- from the Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382- by releasing the catches -arrows-.

- Disengage the release cable nipple -3- at the actuator -2-.

- Remove the release cable -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444- and Rear Lid Motor 2 -V445-, Removing and Installing

  CAUTION

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

• Bolt - Rear Lid Motor

Removing

- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Vehicle Interior Trim Panels; D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Release the catches -arrows- and remove the cover -2- from the hinge -1-.

- Push the expanding pin -4- through.

- Release the retainers -1 and 5- and remove the wiring harness bracket -3- from the mount on the hinge -2-.

- Disconnect the connector -5-.

- Remove the bolt -2- and the nut -1-.

- Remove the rear lid motor -4- from the mount on the hinge -3-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Perform the adaptation under the diagnostic address 6D on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Electric Rear Lid Release, Avant"

Rear Lid Control Module -J605-, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the roof end strip. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Roof Trim Panels; Roof End Strip, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

- Release the catches -4 and 5- and at the same time push the control module -3- to the right side -arrow-.

• Doing so disengages the brackets from the guides.

- Remove the Rear Lid Control Module -J605-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Insert the control module and push it to the left until the catches engage audibly.

Rear Lid Opener Control Module -J938-, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the lower section of the bumper cover.

- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

- Remove the bolt -3-.

- Remove the control module -1- from the brackets on the bumper cover -2- in the direction of -arrows-.

- If the control module is replaced, release the tab -3- in the direction of -arrow- and disengage the bracket -2- from the control module -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Electric Rear Lid Release"
• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"

Power Rear Lid Opener Sensors -G750-/-G760-, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the lower section of the bumper cover.

- Disconnect the connector -2-.

- Free up the sensor -1- at the brackets -arrows-.

- Remove the sensor.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

• The Rear Lid Opener Sensor 2 -G760- must be secured on the upper bumper cover. Identifying feature: "Pin 4 and 5" on the connector.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Bumper Cover"

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