Removing electrical spindle drive for right trunk lid
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING EMERGENCY WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
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
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 23... Note information on disassembly/installation of ball sockets with clamp
The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 23... Note information on disassembly/installation of ball sockets with clamp
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect
- Before removing electrical spindle drive (1) for the right tailgate, make sure that ball socket (2) is relieved
- Release the ball socket at the front (2) of the tailgate hinge
- Release the ball socket at the rear (2) of the body
- Lift each retaining spring (3) slightly with a small screwdriver (4)
- Detach each electrical spindle drive (1) for right tailgate from ball hub and remove