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    Hatch Boot Trunk panel removal guide

    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
    Tags: boot, existing, light, link, source
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    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
    Last edited by jso; 30-07-2016, 05:50 PM.

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      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

      Last edited by DV52; 30-07-2016, 01:34 PM.
      Please don't PM to ask questions about coding, or vehicle repairs. The better place to deal with these matters is in the forum proper. That way you get the benefit of the wider expertise of other forum members! Thank you.

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        Thank you for this.

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