Afternoon,

So my new powered boot strut arrived today and I need to fit it ASAP so I can start using the boot!

The process looks pretty straightforward, however I know I need to get into the boot to unplug the electrical connector. I have searched the forum and YouTube and all the matches relate to either removal of the exterior boot trim or the interior but on a pre-facelift which has the split tailgate.

Does anyone have any pointers on the fixing points/screws that I need to remove in order to reach the electrical socket??

Cheers

Si 2012 RRS HSE SDV6 - current
2006 911 Carrera convertible
2016 L200 Barbarian pickup
2010 RRS Lux
2008 E93 M3
2004 VX220 Turbo Stg 2
2010 E70 X5 30d M Sport
2006 Golf R32

I removed mine recently to remove the silver trim to get it painted.
You need to remove the interior handle, (Clip on cover then 2 x torx screws) then remove the 2 off side trims (Gently pull away) then the main trim is held in with loads of push clips

Thanks ever so much that’s really helpful and sounds quite straightforward. Do the clips come out ok or tend break - just wondering if it’s worth me ordering some in advance??

Si 2012 RRS HSE SDV6 - current
2006 911 Carrera convertible
2016 L200 Barbarian pickup
2010 RRS Lux
2008 E93 M3
2004 VX220 Turbo Stg 2
2010 E70 X5 30d M Sport
2006 Golf R32

They should be OK. Just line them up well when putting g back. 1 off them is a fir tree clip so might be worth paying close attention to that one. It's the opposite side to to interior handle

Last edited by Crraigymmmmm on Sat Jul 16 2022 7:41am. Edited 1 time in total

Have posted these instructions for the one piece tailgate several times previous, may help a little.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hU8JTnoMM...sp=sharing

Cheers
Col

Thanks Col, I tried the search but it brought up everything but what I was looking for, this is perfect!

Si 2012 RRS HSE SDV6 - current
2006 911 Carrera convertible
2016 L200 Barbarian pickup
2010 RRS Lux
2008 E93 M3
2004 VX220 Turbo Stg 2
2010 E70 X5 30d M Sport
2006 Golf R32