51 24 325 Removing and installing/replacing left tension spring for rear lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left

WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Danger of injury!

Press retainer (1) together.

Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.

WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.

Fig 1: Pressing Retainer

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Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).

Fig 2: Removing Tension Spring With Damper From Tailgate Hinge

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Installation note:

If the removed tension spring (1) is going to be installed again, the tension spring (1) may need to be bent into its original condition by hand.

Fig 3: Bending Tension Spring

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Picture shows tension spring (1) in original condition.

Fig 4: Identifying Tension Spring

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