Remove soft-close automatic drive on the trunk lid bottom

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING TRUNK LID LOCKING SWITCH AT BOTTOM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTTOM TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

Detach the Bowden cable (1).
Disconnect the plug connection (2).
Release drive of the soft-close automatic (3) at the ball hubs (4) and remove.

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