Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Lid Motor

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1. Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444-
   • Removing 

     -- Disconnect the connector from the motor.

     -- Remove the Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444- from the rear ball stud.

     -- Remove the bolts from the bracket -5- and lift the Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444- out of the vehicle.

     -- Pull the Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444- off the ball studs on the bracket.

   • Installing 

     -- Push the Rear Lid Motor 1 -V444- onto the ball studs on the bracket and then tighten it.

2. Ball Stud
   • 20 Nm
3. Rear Lid Hinge
4. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
5. Bracket
6. Plastic Clip
   • Must be removed using needle nose pliers

Removing the Plastic Clip

Fig 2: Detaching Gas-Filled Strut For Hood By Lifting Retaining Spring Using A Small Screwdriver

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-- Use commercially available needle-nose pliers to press plastic clip -1- together as shown and remove gas-filled strut -2- from the ball stud.