Installing the tension spring for the trunk lid
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
CAUTION:
Tension spring
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear hand protection while removing and installing the tension spring.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The notes on setting the closing force are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.
For additional information see: NOTES ON SETTING THE CLOSING FORCE ON THE TAILGATE .
The notes on setting the closing force are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.
For additional information see: NOTES ON SETTING THE CLOSING FORCE ON THE TAILGATE .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Positions (1) up to (3) influence the closing force of the tension spring.
If changing the closing force is necessary : see additional information.
- Feed in the tension spring (1) at the hinge (3).
Reattach the tension spring (1) on the rear holder (2) in the same position.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL, LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY WHEEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .