51 24 326 Removing and installing/replacing right tension spring with damper for tailgate

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

WARNING: Support tailgate 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.

Installation note:

Tension spring must not be twisted when clipping in ball socket (2).

This can lead to tension causing the ball socket to come loose from the 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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