Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disengage the cable bracket -7- to do so release the catches in direction of -A arrows-.

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-- Disengage the release cable nipple -6- from the release lever -5-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Release the catches -2, 4 and 8- by turning them 90° clockwise in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the Rear Lid Closing Assist Motor -V382- -1-.