Removing the soft-close motor from the trunk lid

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF (PARCEL SHELF) .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT REMOVABLE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COMPACT SPARE WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE HOOK AND LOOP TAPE FOR THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Detach the cable (2) from the guides and on the tailgate lock.
Release the Soft-close motor (4) from the holders (3) and remove together with the cable (2).

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