51 24 351 Removing and installing/replacing right spindle drive
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WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to spindle drive!
If the spindle drive has been electrically disabled (e.g. plug connection disconnected), move the tailgate only slowly by hand.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Before starting work, read out and make a note of the set rear lid opening angle (refer to Vehicle Owner's Handbook).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
All further operations are identical to: