Removing and installing/replacing drive for Automatic Soft Close drive on tailgate (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove tail panel TOP COVER .
- Remove luggage compartment left flap TRIM PANEL
Pull out electric motor (1) from fixtures (2).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unhook Bowden cable (2) on tailgate lock (3).
F34 only:
Feed Bowden cable (1) out of clamps (2).