Removing Actuating Cylinder For Rear Lid

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CAUTION: Incorrect handling of actuating cylinders

Actuating cylinders can burst
Risk of eye injuries
Risk of bruising

→ The actuating cylinders must be in idle state in order to remove them.

→ Open the lid.

→ Secure the lid after removing the actuating cylinders to prevent it from closing accidentally.

→ Do not use force when opening the actuating cylinders due to the high internal pressure.

Information

Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle.
Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well.

Release electric plug connection -a- and disconnect it.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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Secure the wire at the connector to make it easier to guide it in during installation.
1. 2.1. Pull rubber sleeve out of the rear lid.
2. 2.2. Guide out the connector.
A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
Insert a screwdriver between the actuating cylinder -2- and safety clip -1- .

Fig 2: Inserting Screwdriver Between Actuating Cylinder And Safety Clip
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Lift up the safety clip by levering it up with the screwdriver -A- . The safety clip remains on the actuating cylinder.
Pull actuating cylinder off the ball joint -B- .