Closing Assist Release Cable, Removing And Installing, Security: Removing

-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel and the latch cover. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the latch cover protecting plate item  9 and the closing assist item  8.

-- Turn the operating cable 90° in the direction of -arrow A- at the lever -3- and remove it from the support bracket for the latch -2-.

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-- Using a screwdriver -1-, secure the operating lever -5- on the opposite side in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Disengage the release cable nipple -4- from the release lever in direction of -arrow C- and free up the release cable.

-- Disengage the support bracket -4- from the Rear Lid Closing Aid Motor -V382- by releasing the catches in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Disengage the release cable nipple -3- at the actuator -2-.

-- Remove the release cable -1-.