Install drive of the soft-close function on the tailgate at the bottom

Check 

• Check the retaining lug (1) on the Bowden cable (2).

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  Result 

  » The retaining lug (1) is damaged or is not present.

  Measure 

  • Replace the Bowden cable (2).
• Install the drive of soft-close automatic function for doors (3) and snap it into ball pin (4).
• Hook Bowden cable (1) into trunk lid lock and lock it in place correctly.
• Connect connector (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM TRUNK LID LOCKING SWITCH .