Install the Soft-close motor

• Engage the soft-close motor (1) at the holders (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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• Connect and lock the connector (1).
• Clip the Bowden cable (2) in at the holders on the tail panel.

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• Attach Bowden cable (1) to tailgate lock (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT STORAGE SHELF .