Closing Assist Release Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel and the latch cover. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Turn the operating cable 90° in the direction of -arrow A- at the lever -3- and remove it from the cable bracket for the latch -2-.
-- 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 cable bracket -4- on the Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor - V382- to do so release the catches in direction of -arrows-.
-- Disengage the release cable nipple -3- at the actuator -2-.
-- Remove the release cable -1-.