Installing the electrical spindle drive for the right tailgate

• Before installing the electrical spindle drive for the right trunk lid (1), make sure that the retaining spring (2) is in its initial respective position.

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• Press the rear ball socket (1) on the body in the arrow direction onto the ball hubs (2) until the retaining spring (3) engages correctly and audibly.
• Press the front ball socket (1) on the tailgate hinge onto the ball hubs (2) until the retaining spring (3) engages correctly and audibly.

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .