Remove/Install Electric Liftgate Drive Unit - AR72.29-P-5590LW

Model 205.2 

with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

Model 213.2 

with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

Model 253.1/9 

with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

Model 293 

with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

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Shown on MODEL 205.2 

Shown on MODEL 205.2 

Fig 1: Electric Liftgate Drive Unit Components Location - Model 253.9 With Code 890 (Shown On Model 205.2)

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	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove roof lining (1).		AR68.30-P-4300LWS
2	Unclip cover (2) and remove.
3	Secure liftgate (6) with support (7).	Support	Fig 2
4	Lift retainer (3) with suitable screwdriver and remove tappet (4) of the trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit (M51/3) from the ball head (5).	Do not remove locking device (3). Otherwise, the retainer (3) preload can be lost
		Install plunger (4) on trunk lid liftgate control drive unit (M51/3) with installed retainer (3) on ball head (5).
5	Remove screws (8).	Bolt, drive for automatic liftgate to roof frame	*BA72.20-P-1006-02N
6	Detach electrical connection (9).
7	Remove trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit (M51/3) in the direction of the arrow.	Ensure that square nuts (10) and plastic clips (11) are seated correctly in trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit (M51/3).
8	Install in the reverse order.
9	Normalize trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit (M51/3) with vehicle diagnosis system.	When replacing trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit (M51/3).
		Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9 with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		Model 293 with code 890 (EASY-PACK-tailgate)	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

Fig 2: Identifying Support (170 589 04 63 00)

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