Removing actuating cylinder for rear lid

→ 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 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment  .
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant  .
• Some steps must be carried out automatically  .
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .

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1. Release electric plug connection -1-  and disconnect connector.

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2. Press rubber sleeve out of the rear lid.
3. Guide out electric line.
4. A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
5. Insert a screwdriver between the actuating cylinder -2-  and safety clip -1-  .

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6. Lift up the safety clip by levering the screwdriver -A-  . The safety clip remains on the actuating cylinder.
7. Pull actuating cylinder off the ball joint -B-  .
8. Remove actuating cylinder at the body side in the same way.