51 24 326 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Tailgate

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Necessary preliminary work

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 Left Tension Spring 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: Identifying Tension Spring Bent And Original Condition

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

Fig 4: Identifying Tension Springs In Original Condition

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