Removing the tension spring
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING EMERGENCY WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
CAUTION:
Shutting hood or trunk lid.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Support hood/trunk lid in fully open position with the aid of a suitable device.
CAUTION:
Tension spring.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear hand protection while removing and installing the tension spring.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.