Removing Flap Motor

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Fig 1: Identifying Flap Motor Installation Position

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Release the two flat connectors of the electric connecting lines -1- using press-out tool -2- press-out and unlocking tools for flat and round plug connections of every size Nr. 155 (-arrow A- ) and pull out from the central connector -3- (-arrow B- ).

Fig 2: Releasing Cable Connections
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Insert Allen key -1- into the emergency release -2- (-arrow A- ) and keep turning to the right -arrow B- until access can be gained to the four motor fastening screws -arrow C- .

Fig 3: Turning Flap Motor Spindle
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Loosen the four fastening screws -1- of the motor and remove motor to the side -arrows- from the bracket for the rear side section flap -2- and from the spindle mounting -3- .

Fig 4: Removing Flap Motor
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