51 24 133 Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Soft Close Automatic On Rear Lid (Soft Closure Aid)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for rear lid lower section . See 51 49 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID LOWER SECTION .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out bracket (3).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unfasten cable tie (2).

Remove soft closure aid (3) from bracket (4).

Installation:

Adjust rear lid lock. See 51 24 015 ADJUSTING REAR LID LATCH FOR REAR LID LOWER SECTION .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Soft Closure Aid And Bracket

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