Lock cylinder for rear lid, removing and installing

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Removing

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

Fig 1: Lock Cylinder For Rear Lid, Removing And Installing

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 -.
Disengage actuating link - 3 - to rear lid lock.
Remove bolt - 1 -.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Turn lock cylinder 90° around its own shaft and remove lock cylinder.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.