Trunk / Liftgate Spring: Service and Repair

51 24 350 Removing and installing/replacing left spindle drive







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

WARNING:
In the event of customer complaints:
- Rattling when opening and closing
- Drive not functioning
- Drive is blocked or sluggish
- No longer closes or opens
Or if incorrect operation is suspected:
- Tailgate was closed with excessive exertion of force
- Bent, broken piston rod
- Broken ball head
The compression spring must be secured against unintentional sudden release.







WARNING:
Observe warning notices on the damper
Electric spindle drive for rear lid is under mechanical spring bias.
The component must be secured against falling down.
These repair instructions are based on the dismantling and installation of ball sockets with clamp.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Determine and note down opening height of automatic luggage compartment lid actuation
- Lower headlining







Unclip wiring harness (1) from top to bottom at marked points.







Disconnect plug connection (1) at bottom.







Feed the rubber grommet (1) including wiring harness out.

Installation note:
Rubber hose with rubber grommet (1) of spindle drive (2) may not be damaged or missing. Install rubber grommet (1) correctly to prevent water penetration.







Unclip spindle drive (2) from ball sockets (1) and remove.

NOTE: For possibly required tightening torques for holders of the spindle drive and/or ball head, see 51 24 14/15AZ.

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