Remove the tension spring for the trunk lid on the left
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: REMOVING/INSTALLING BALL SOCKETS WITH CLIP .
The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: REMOVING/INSTALLING BALL SOCKETS WITH CLIP .
- Remove the ball socket (2) at the tailgate.
- Remove the ball socket (2) at the body.
- Slightly lift the retaining spring (3) as shown with a small screwdriver (4) and remove the ball socket (2) from the ball hub.
- Remove tension spring (1).