i own 1998 a3 had a small bump on the rear and req new tailgate went to local scrap yard and they only had later style tailgate off 2001 car

he sed it will fit but on removal or rear trim the locking system is different on my 1. non face lift works on vacum pump and openin boot a solnoild is used on face lift 1
will i be able to transfer the parts over from my boot to a facelift?

or isit worth taking the tailgate back