Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Rear Lid

51 24 326 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Tailgate







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel.







WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Danger of injury.







Press retainer (1) together.
Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.

WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.







Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).







Installation note:
On refitting the tension springs (1), these have to be bent to the original condition by hand.







The graphic shows the tension springs (1) in original condition.