Closing Assist Release Cable, Removing And Installing

Removing 

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

-- Open the cover -1- for fastening the release cable -arrow-.

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-- 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 -arrow B-.

-- Disengage the release cable nipple -4- from the release lever -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 -arrows-.

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

-- Remove the release cable -1-.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.