Removing spindle drive of the bottom trunk lid
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING TRUNK LID LOCK SWITCH AT BOTTOM .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTTOM TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING SOFT-CLOSE AUTOMATIC DRIVE ON THE TRUNK LID BOTTOM .
- Before removing the spindle drive (1), make sure that the ball socket (2) is relieved.
- Slightly raise the retaining spring (3) with a small screwdriver (4) as shown and lift the spindle drive (2) away from the ball hub.
- Slightly raise the retaining spring (3) with a small screwdriver (4) as shown and lift the spindle drive (2) away from the ball hub.
- Disconnect plug connection (5).
- Remove the spindle drive (1).
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Feed out the spindle drive from the left and remove.