51 24 326 Removing and installing/replacing right tension spring with damper for tailgate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

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 Ball Socket 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:

On refitting the tension springs (1), these have to be bent to the original condition by hand.

Fig 3: Bending Tension Spring

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The graphic shows the tension springs (1) in original condition.

Fig 4: Identifying Tension Spring

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