Installing the gas pressure spring for the tailgate

CAUTION: Shutting hood or trunk lid.
Injury hazard!

Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.

Fit spindle drive (3) and place it with the ball socket (2) on the ball hubs and engage with force.
Check the clamp (1) is fitted correctly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL, LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .