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Rear hatch/lift gate not closing properly?

Tiny
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  • 2012 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
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Appears as if something is interfering. While trying to close, door will come down about a 3rd of the way, then go back up. Manually closes fine, felt no binding. Automatically opens fine.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 AT 9:03 AM

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Tiny
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So, this happens when the lift hydraulic motor is starting to go out. You might want to try WD40 on the liftgate hinges if that doesn't work here is how to replace the unit to fix the problem.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 11:41 AM

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