Removing the tailgate lock

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen screws (2).
Version with Automatic Soft Close system:
Detach the Bowden cable (3).

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.
Version with emergency release:
Detach the Bowden cable (5).

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