Removing and installing/replacing drive for Automatic Soft Close drive on tailgate (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove TOP COVER FROM TAIL PANEL 
• Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON LEFT 

Pull out electric motor (1) from fixtures (2).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unhook Bowden cable (2) on tailgate lock (3).

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