Remove and install/replace spindle drive at right (automatic tailgate operation) (X6 M)
Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable device.
- Rattling when opening and closing
- Drive not functioning
- Drive is blocked or sluggish
- No longer closes or opens
Or if incorrect operation is suspected:
- Tailgate was closed with excessive exertion of effort
- Bent, broken piston rod
- Broken ball head
The compression spring must be secured against unintentional sudden release .
Electric spindle drive for tailgate is under mechanical spring preload!
The component must be secured against falling down.
If spindle drive has been electrically disabled (e.g. connector unplugged) the tailgate must only be moved slowly by hand.
These repair instructions are based on the DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BALL SOCKETS WITH CLAMP .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Determine and note down OPENING HEIGHT OF AUTOMATIC LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID ACTUATION .
Adjust tailgate to maximum opening angle. The spindle drive may be removed and installed only when the tailgate is opened all the way.
- Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAPPING .
Removal:
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Thread rubber grommet (1) outwards with wiring harness.
Unclip ball sockets (2) and remove spindle drive (3).
Installation:
Install spindle drive (3) and engage ball sockets (2).
Thread rubber grommet (1) in with wiring harness.
Install rubber grommet (1) correctly to prevent water ingress.
Connect plug connection (1).
Required follow-up work:
- Install RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAPPING .
Concluding tasks:
Initialize automatic operation of tailgate using the service function in the diagnosis system.
Selection via:
- Body
- Automatic tailgate operation
- Initialization of automatic tailgate operation
Check the opening angle setting of the tailgate and restore the customer setting, if necessary.