Removing rear actuating cylinders

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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 fully.
→ Ensure the end position of the lid manually.
→ Secure the lid after removing the actuating cylinders to prevent it from closing accidentally.
→ Do not use force when opening he 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.

Release and unplug electric plug connection

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Plug connection
Press rubber sleeve out of the rear lid.
Guide out electric line.
A second person should hold the rear lid to prevent it from closing accidentally.
Remove actuating cylinder for rear lid.

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Actuating cylinder for rear lid
1. 5.1 Insert a screwdriver between the actuating cylinder rear lid -2- and safety clip -1- .
2. 5.2 Lift up the safety clip -1- by levering the screwdriver -arrow A- . The safety clip -1- remains on the actuating cylinder rear lid -2- .
3. 5.3 Remove actuating cylinder for rear lid -2- from the ball joint -arrow B- .
Loosen and remove the actuating cylinder rear lid on the body side in the same way.