Install the Soft-close motor

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Engage the soft-close motor (1) at the holders (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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Connect and lock the connector (1).
Clip the Bowden cable (2) in at the holders on the tail panel.

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Attach Bowden cable (1) to tailgate lock (2).

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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 .