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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL  on left

Press clamp (1) together.

Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.

Fig 1: Pressing Tailgate Tension Spring Clamp

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Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).

Fig 2: Removing Tension Spring With Damper From Tailgate Hinge

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