Rear lid lock actuator, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove lower rear lid trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 1: Rear Lid Lock Actuator, Removing And Installing

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Disengage operating rod - 3 - at rear lid lock, for this purpose turn hinge arm - 4 - clockwise and remove operating rod.
Disengage operating rod at actuator - 1 - , for this purpose slide operating rod to actuator and turn approx. 90° out of mount - arrow -.
Loosen bolts - 2 - approx. 2 rotations and disengage actuator at rear lid.
Disconnect electrical harness connector.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts, Adapter Plate From Actuator

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Remove bolts - 3 -.
Tightening torque 2 Nm
Remove adapter plate - 2 - from actuator - 1 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.