51 24 324 Removing and installing/replacing right tension spring for tailgate

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.

Remove flap (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Flap

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Release clip (1).

Feed out trim panel (2) from edge protection (3).

Make a written record of the position of tension spring (5) on rear holder (4).

WARNING: Wear glove when detaching tension spring (5).

Reach to rear of trim panel (2) and detach tension spring (5) from rear holder (4) and hinge (6).

Installation note:

Trim panel (2) must be fitted correctly under edge protection (3).

Reattach tension spring (5) in same position on rear holder (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trim Panel, Tension Spring And Rear Holder

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Installation note:

Positions (1 to 3) influence the closing force of the tension spring.

If the closing force needs to be changed: Observe NOTES ON SETTING CLOSING FORCE !

Fig 3: Identifying Tension Spring Positions

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