Lid lock and handle mechanism, removing and installing
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1 - Rear lid lock
- To remove, unclip operating rod from swivelling bush and disengage.
- Unscrew hex nuts - 3 - and remove rear lid lock.
2 - Swivelling bushing
- After installing rear lid lock, engage operating rod and secure.
3 - Nut
- 8 Nm
4 - Operating rod
5 - Bowden cable
6 - Lock cylinder
- Removing:
- Disconnect electrical harness connectors.
- Disengage Bowden cable - 6 - from lock cylinder.
- Remove combination bolt - 7 -.
- Twist lock cylinder 90°.
- Remove lock cylinder from handle mechanism.
7 - Combination bolt
- 8 Nm
8 - Engine
- Removing and installing → Remote control motor, removing and installing (country versions)
9 - Grip piece
- Removing:
- Rear lid trim removed.
- Lock cylinder removed.
- Remove hex head collar nuts - 10 -.
- Press in catches - arrows -.
- Remove grip piece.
10 - Hex head collar nut
- 8 Nm