Removing spindle drive of the tailgate
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CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the spindle drive .
If the trunk lid is not opened completely, the spindle drive may be damaged .
Damage to the spindle drive .
If the trunk lid is not opened completely, the spindle drive may be damaged .
- Remove and install the spindle drive only when the Trunk lid is open to the maximum extent.
- Feed the wiring harness (1) out of body panel and pull the plug connections out.
- Disconnect both plug connections (2).
- Disassemble the ball sockets.
- Push the clamp (1) on in arrow direction using a screwdriver.
- Lift off the ball socket (2) from the ball pin.
- Downshift the clamp (1).
- Remove spindle drive (3).