Hood Latch, Removing And Installing, AVANT

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Hood Latch (Avant)

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Cover for Lid Latch
- When assembling, cover must engage audibly into lid latch.
- Mount the cover onto the lid latch.
Nuts
- 21 Nm
Cover
- Mount the cover on the lock until it audibly clicks into place.
Lid Latch
-- Remove the cover for the lid latch.
- Remove rear lid trim. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - REAR LID TRIM PANELS
  -- Remove the cover -3-.
  
  -- Disconnect the connector to the lid latch.
  
  -- Remove the nuts -2- and then remove the lid latch.
Connector
Rear Lid