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51 24 325 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Tailgate

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Press clamp (1) together.

Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.

WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.
Fig 1: Pressing 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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