Remove Soft-close motor

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP FROM THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE DOOR HANDLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING MODULE BRACKET ON THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE DOOR LOCKING ON THE REAR DOOR .

Loosen cover (1) on locks (2).
Remove the cover (1).

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Detach Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).
Remove the soft-close motor (3).

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