Installing the hydraulic cylinder for the trunk lid

Precondition 

Trunk lid is open.

• Feed in the hydraulic lines (1) and position.
• Feed in the cable grommet (3) and position.
• Secure the hydraulic lines (1) to the cable bracket (2).

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• Place the cable grommet (1) in the position shown.

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• Check that the retaining clips (1) on the hydraulic cylinder (2) are fitted correctly.
• Clip the hydraulic cylinder (2) into place on the corresponding ball-hubs.

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• Connect the hydraulic lines (2) and lock.
• Connect plug (1).

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Connecting the hydraulic line 

• Protect the working area from escaping hydraulic fluid.
• Connect the hydraulic lines (1).
• Make sure the retaining clip (2) engages correctly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to VENTING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL OF THE HYDRAULIC UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .