Hatch Boot Trunk panel removal guide

[jso]

Hi All.

I'm interested in modifying my MK7 boot and I was hoping someone could link to a guide. I'm having issues searching for it because there are three terms to describe the rear of the car.

-I am looking at running a wire from the existing boot light to the other side and adding another light source.
-I am looking at cutting an inset to allow for a full size spare tyre.
-I am curious if you can retrofit the 12V outlet that is available in some models (I just need the power source)

If anyone could post a link to how to remove the existing trim with out damaging it, that would be super.

Thanks

jso

[jso]

I might as well dump everything here.

How to remove the hatch/boot lock trim piece.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KPS8Mr0jgU

How to remove the hatch lining.
Note1: My Mk7 did not have the round hole you can use to run wires through instead it only has a much smaller hole for the metal clip.
Note2: As per the you tube comments, that plastic clip is very difficult/impossible to remove with out breaking. My advice is to use a very broad (as wide as the plastic grommit) plastic trim tool. I used a narrow one and it just tore. You can see what you are fighting by looking at the one on the underside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTI9je9fh0

[DV52]

Here's the OEM wiring arrangement for the rear 12Volt socket. Note SC40 is the same fuse that supplies the ciggy lighter power in the centre console.

Don

[jso]

Thank you for this.