Removing the soft-close motor from the trunk lid

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVE TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF (PARCEL SHELF) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVE THE LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL (WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ADJUSTABLE REAR SEAT BENCH) .

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Detach the cable (2) from the guides and on the tailgate lock.
• Release the Soft-close motor (4) from the holders (3) and remove together with the cable (2).

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