51 24 325 Removing and installing/replacing left tension spring for rear lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR LIGHT .

WARNING:

Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

Attach special tool 51 3 290 in tension spring (1) and pull towards rear.

Installation:

Reattach tension spring (1) in same position.

Fig 1: Connecting Tension Spring

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Unhook tension spring (1) from rear lid hinge (2).

Fig 2: Removing Tension Spring Hook From Rear Lid Hinge

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Installation:

Following parts on the tension spring must not be damaged or missing:

1 Plastic sleeve

2 Foam inlay in tension spring

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Sleeve & Spring

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IMPORTANT:

Semicircular rubber buffer (2) (from window repair kit) must be fitted to rear lid hinge (3) without end stop (1).

Stick semicircular rubber buffer (2) at spacing (A) on rear lid hinge (3).

A= 65 mm

Semicircular rubber buffer (2) must touch rear lid hinge (3) in area (4) with rear lid open.

Fig 4: Identifying Semicircular Rubber Buffer

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