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.
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.
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.
Before starting work, read out and make a note of the set rear lid opening angle.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .
All further operations are identical to: