Remove Soft-close motor
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROLLER COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
- Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM LEFT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD ROW OF SEATS) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT (ALL EQUIPMENT VERSIONS) .
- Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT LEFT .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Disconnect the connector (1).
- Lever out soft-close automatic (2) from the holders (3).
- Detach counter support (1) at the trunk lid lock.
- Twist cable linkage (2) slightly and detach at trunk lid lock.
- Remove the Bowden cable (1), together with the soft-close motor, from the vehicle.